Infested

"In a world where killer spiders take over an apartment complex, 'Infested' spins a web of terror that will make you squirm, jump, and maybe even scream. Sébastien Vaniček's debut feature ensures that these arachnids are not only venomous and rapidly reproducing but also delightfully oversized. As the unsuspecting residents navigate the building teeming with creepy crawlies, the film adopts a conventional creature-feature approach with moments of tension that induce viewers to tense up alongside the characters. However, while 'Infested' attempts to weave social commentary into its web of horror by paralleling the spiders with marginalized populations, it falls short in fleshing out its human characters beyond stock types. Nevertheless, with nods to classic spider-centric horror films and a modern twist on isolation and fear-induced chaos reminiscent of lockdowns during the COVID era, 'Infested' delivers roller coaster thrills and skin-crawling moments that will leave you both relieved and haunted by its eight-legged villains. Vanicek's energetic direction turns an ordinary apartment complex into a catacomb of spider webs and blocked escapes, ensuring that even after leaving the film's grip, your fear of encountering spiders in real life may linger longer than expected."


