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Project Ithaca

Project Ithaca

Science Fiction · Thriller · 2019

Five strangers awaken to find themselves trapped aboard an alien spaceship that seems to be harnessing their terror to power the ship. They begin to understand that these species have been abducting humans for decades and possibly centuries.

Movie details

Project Ithaca

“They were always here”

2019 Science Fiction · Thriller 1h 25m

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

Community rating

Five strangers awaken to find themselves trapped aboard an alien spaceship that seems to be harnessing their terror to power the ship. They begin to understand that these species have been abducting humans for decades and possibly centuries.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Project Ithaca?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nicholas Humphries

Written by

Anthony Artibello · Kevin C. Bjerkness

Deragh Campbell

Deragh Campbell

Sera

James Gallanders

James Gallanders

John Brighton

Daniel Fathers

Daniel Fathers

Perry Bulmer

Caroline Raynaud

Caroline Raynaud

Alex Gauthier

Alex Woods

Alex Woods

Zack Chase

Court is in session

Put Project Ithaca on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.