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Blue_Adept

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Wed Sep 27, 2017, 10:20 AM Sep 2017

Paramount Reveals First Annihilation Teaser

I am pumped for this film:

"For thirty years. Area X. monitored by the secret agency known as the Southern Reach. has remained mysterious and remote behind its intangible border-an environmental disaster zone. though to all appearances an abundant wilderness Eleven expeditions have been sent in to investigate;. even for those that have made it out alive. there have been terrible consequences. ‘Annihilation’ is the story of the twelfth expedition and is told by its nameless biologist. Introverted but highly intelligent. the biologist brings her own secrets with her. She is accompanied by a psychologist. an anthropologist and a surveyor. their stated mission: to chart the land…"



The cast includes Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Oscar Isaac. It's written and directed by Alex Garland based on the book. Garland's work with Ex Machina was one of the best films I've ever seen, especially when you're "nudged" to view it in the proper context that can be missed easily.
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Paramount Reveals First Annihilation Teaser (Original Post) Blue_Adept Sep 2017 OP
That looks good! yallerdawg Sep 2017 #1
Oh cool, n/ t SonofDonald Sep 2017 #2
I thought the book interesting... Javaman Oct 2017 #3
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