Title: Encounter
Year: 2021
Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Lucian-River Chauhan, Rory Cochrane, Aditya Geddada
Description: A palpable sense of dread, a chilling premonition of something unseen, hangs heavy in the air from the opening scene of Encounter. This isn't just a sci-fi thriller; it's a visceral exploration of paternal love twisted by paranoia, a descent into a father's desperate, potentially delusional, attempts to protect his sons. Riz Ahmed's performance is nothing short of breathtaking, a raw portrayal of a man grappling with unseen threats and the crushing weight of his own fractured reality. The film's ambiguity, its refusal to offer easy answers, is its greatest strength, forcing the viewer to confront the unsettling questions it raises about trust, perception, and the lengths a parent will go to for their children. Encounter isn't just a film to watch; it's an experience to be felt, leaving a lingering unease long after the credits roll. Highly recommended for fans of cerebral thrillers.