The Endless

Name: The Endless
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Released: April 6, 2018
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 80
Cast: Aaron Moorhead, Callie Hernandez, David Clarke Lawson Jr., Emily Montague, James Jordan

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Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: April 6, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Aaron Moorhead, Callie Hernandez, David Clarke Lawson Jr., Emily Montague, James Jordan, Justin Benson, Kira Powell, Lew Temple, Peter Cilella, Ric Sarabia, Shane Brady, Tate Ellington, Vinny Curran

Summary: Following their Lovecraftian modern cult classic Spring, acclaimed filmmakers Moorhead and Benson return with this mind-bending thriller that follows two brothers who receive a cryptic video message inspiring them to revisit the UFO death cult they escaped a decade earlier. Hoping to find the closure that they couldn’t as young men, they’reFollowing their Lovecraftian modern cult classic Spring, acclaimed filmmakers Moorhead and Benson return with this mind-bending thriller that follows two brothers who receive a cryptic video message inspiring them to revisit the UFO death cult they escaped a decade earlier. Hoping to find the closure that they couldn’t as young men, they’re forced to reconsider the cult’s beliefs when confronted with unexplainable phenomena surrounding the camp. As the members prepare for the coming of a mysterious event, the brothers race to unravel the seemingly impossible truth before their lives become permanently entangled with the cult.… Expand

Director: Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 111 min

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Scott Wold

Apr 2, 2018

Suffice it to say that the tension ratchets up beautifully, whether through enlightening arguments between the brothers, or through the same skillful editing and cinematography that Benson and Moorhead have exhibited in their past efforts. Read full review

Matt Donato

Apr 2, 2018

The Endless is a masterful cinematic echo chamber with incomprehensible depth. You will feel, laugh and be forced to address emotions shared with all on-screen personalities. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Apr 6, 2018

If you have a good idea, a strong cast, a smart script, and directorial chops, you don't need a lot of money to make a compelling movie. The Endless is proof. Read full review

Stephen Dalton

Apr 2, 2018

The Endless is not just about latent power struggles within cults but also within families, and about how both are eclipsed by more ancient, malevolent cosmic forces. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Apr 18, 2018

If there's such a thing as observational comedy horror, this is it. Read full review

Ty Burr

Jun 20, 2018

It’s unnerving in ways that elude easy explanation and that slip under your skin and stay there. Read full review

Henry Stewart

Apr 1, 2018

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead veer away from the deeper, even meta-cinematic, implications of their plotting. Read full review

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FIghtDucksFIght

Jul 3, 2018

I hate to be the guy that says this..but I swear I NEVER write reviews. The Endless is simply genius. Moorhead and Benson are brilliant at writing and acting. I can't recommend watching Resolution prior to this enough (although not mandatory to enjoy it thoroughly). Spring is almost asI hate to be the guy that says this..but I swear I NEVER write reviews. The Endless is simply genius. Moorhead and Benson are brilliant at writing and acting. I can't recommend watching Resolution prior to this enough (although not mandatory to enjoy it thoroughly). Spring is almost as amazing at riding some seven genre fence of genius. It's poignant, horrific, romantic, surprising and has not been praised enough. But with the endless, this two guys have really reached a new high that I have no doubt is still just the beginning of their excellent careers. TEN. Requiem 10. One Flew Over... 10 Black Swan 10 Fight Club 8.5 The Endless: TEN… Expand

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Beepboopbop

Sep 19, 2018

Incredible! I think the less you know going in the more you will enjoy this film.

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qbase

Sep 20, 2019

Το The Endless αποτελεί τυπικά sequel/spin-off του Resolution, ή τέλος πάντως διαδραματίζονται στο ίδιο σύμπαν, χωρίς όμως να είναι απαραίτητο να έχετε δει τη προηγούμενη ταινία, μιας και η ιστορίες είναι ανεξάρτητες, παρά τους κάποιους κοινούς χαρακτήρες.Το The Endless αποτελεί τυπικά sequel/spin-off του Resolution, ή τέλος πάντως διαδραματίζονται στο ίδιο σύμπαν, χωρίς όμως να είναι απαραίτητο να έχετε δει τη προηγούμενη ταινία, μιας και η ιστορίες είναι ανεξάρτητες, παρά τους κάποιους κοινούς χαρακτήρες.

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GrantD243

Jan 9, 2019

Given a bigger budget, I think that The Endless could have been one of the biggest sci-fi films of this year. However, the smaller budget does show at times, as some of the effects are a little too ambitious for what they had to work with. The story is fantastic for about 80% of the runtime,Given a bigger budget, I think that The Endless could have been one of the biggest sci-fi films of this year. However, the smaller budget does show at times, as some of the effects are a little too ambitious for what they had to work with. The story is fantastic for about 80% of the runtime, and the mystery is enthralling from the start. Unfortunately, the ending jumped the shark for me. It's not a terrible ending, but it cheapened the rest of the film for me. If the ending had connected better with the rest of the film, I think this would be one of my favorite films of the year.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Jun 30, 2018

An interesting and intelligent puzzle that will make you think and that's always a good thing in films, however I feel the execution wasn´t successful. The film is well constructed but it feels very anticlimactic and the mystery itself is not really spectacular.

This film left me with aAn interesting and intelligent puzzle that will make you think and that's always a good thing in films, however I feel the execution wasn´t successful. The film is well constructed but it feels very anticlimactic and the mystery itself is not really spectacular.

This film left me with a good impression, I cannot deny that. The film is entertaining and enjoyable but as I said it's also anticlimactic, however I recommend it because it's an attractive and well-made proposal outside the mainstream that will give you a nice talk post-film and most importantly this guys, the filmmakers, they're on a good path and I believe they're on the verge of their big breakthrough.… Expand

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ShoaibRahaman

Dec 9, 2020

Good movie, with some unsatisfying moments and no brainers plots, but overall a great time killer and thriller. Definitely worth a try.

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NewageLightbulb

Jul 20, 2018

What a pile of garbage. From the very beginning there is no attempt to establish a believable relationship between the brothers or deal seriously with the 'cult'. The two escapees actually refer to it as 'the cult', which is something people dealing with such a situation wouldn't do. ThenWhat a pile of garbage. From the very beginning there is no attempt to establish a believable relationship between the brothers or deal seriously with the 'cult'. The two escapees actually refer to it as 'the cult', which is something people dealing with such a situation wouldn't do. Then they engage in painful faux-hilarious banter, stumble across their mom's graveyard which is mysteriously along the side of the road to the cult, and other stuff that just feels forced and BS and millenial. This is a 100% millenial movie: written by someone who hasn't had any experiences, grew up on a trust fund, and tries to write characters he doesn't understand. Pointless garbage.… Expand

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