Replicator

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	KateLynn E. Newberry	Neila
	Brey Noelle	Darby Vigliani
	Brian Spangler	Sheriff Ty Williams
	Jim Azelvandre	Ron Vigliani
	LeJon Woods	Medical Examiner Darius Dillards
	Kayla Royko	Gina
	Chris Hahn	Peter
	Beau Roberts	Dr. Jonathan
	Shane Leuthold	Judge
	Kennetha Martin	Dispatcher
	Kara Jones	Rose
	Eric O'Neill	Jack the Finance Bro
	David Greathouse	Mr. M
	Shane Grove	Bailiff
	Philip R. Garrett	Chuck
	Tom Cline	Courtroom Spectator
	Beth Ann Hahn	Courtroom Spectator
	Elliot Myers	Courtroom Spectator
	Bobby Petrovski	Courtroom Spectator
	Alecia Schulz	Courtroom Spectator
	Jolie Booker	Dark Figure
	John Levi Driscoll	Dark Figure
	Liz M.J.	Dark Figure
	Jack Roman	Dark Figure

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Director	Mark Andrew Hamer
Writer	Mark Andrew Hamer, Russ Lindway
Producer	Scott Donley, Philip R. Garrett, David Greathouse, Mark Andrew Hamer, Aaron Mack, Andrew James Myers
Musician	Will Musser
Photography	Sammy Lahiri

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My quick rating - 4.5/10. This movie presents a strange variation on the Body Snatchers formula, blending small-town horror with a touch of Lovecraftian dread. When the worst citizens of a quiet town suddenly become model members of society, young public defender Neila (KateLynn E. Newberry) finds herself unraveling a chilling mystery—one that reveals virtue may come at a gruesome price.
For a low-budget horror flick, the acting is about what you'd expect. Newberry carries the film well as the lead, giving Neila enough conviction to keep things engaging. On the other hand, Brian Spangler's sheriff is a notable weak link, though some of his stilted delivery could be excused given his character’s assimilation. The rest of the cast falls somewhere in the middle, neither outstanding nor distractingly bad.
The real highlight of Replicator is its practical effects. The gore is satisfying, and the film leans into its creature horror elements with a design that evokes that ever-present Lovecraft comparison. Tentacles? Check. Assimilation? Check. An overwhelming sense of cosmic dread? Well… kind of. The atmosphere is bleak, aided by a barren town setting that adds to the film’s eerie tone.
Where this film stumbles is in its writing. There are small narrative threads that seem to appear and disappear without resolution, making the story feel disjointed. At just 75 minutes, there was ample room to expand on the horror and flesh out the mystery, but instead, the film rushes into its finale before fully exploring its most interesting ideas. Mark Andrew Hamer's direction is solid, capturing the film’s unsettling moments effectively, but his script leaves a bit to be desired. Perhaps he should stick behind the camera—or at least make sure to see his ideas through.
That said, while Replicator doesn’t quite reach the heights of The Invasion or in the same ballpark as The Thing, it still delivers a few unique twists on the assimilation horror formula. The creature’s method of replication is a creative touch, even if it isn’t fully explored. It may not be a must-watch, but for fans of practical effects and small-scale sci-fi horror, it’s worth a look.

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