Flying Lotus’ 'Ash' Offers Psychedelic Sci-Fi Horror with Stunning Visuals
The film, starring Eiza González and Aaron Paul, blends vivid aesthetics, haunting themes, and visceral action in a disorienting exploration of survival on an alien planet.
- The film follows Riya, played by Eiza González, who awakens on a desolate spaceship with no memory, surrounded by the bodies of her crew members.
- Directed by Flying Lotus, 'Ash' combines intense visual effects, vibrant color palettes, and a pulsating score to create a sensory-heavy experience.
- Aaron Paul co-stars as a mysterious character who responds to an SOS call, adding layers of tension and mistrust to the narrative.
- The movie draws inspiration from sci-fi and horror classics like 'Alien' while incorporating a first-person action sequence and video game-influenced visuals.
- 'Ash' explores themes of human survival, space colonization, and isolation, with its fragmented narrative reflecting the protagonist's fractured memory.