The Nothing is a 2018 sci-fi/horror movie that explores the consequences of a mysterious and terrifying entity that appears in a small town in rural America. The movie was directed by Clayton Thompson and stars Katie Adkins and Scott T. Keller in the leading roles. The opening of the movie introduces us to a seemingly ordinary small town where the residents are going about their daily routine. Suddenly, a strange and terrifying entity appears out of nowhere and begins to wreak havoc on the town. The entity is described as a "nothing" â a black void that devours everything in its path. Its appearance is accompanied by a deafening sound that drives people insane.
As the town residents try to flee or defend themselves from the entity, we are introduced to our main characters. Christina (Katie Adkins) and Aaron (Scott T. Keller) are a couple who live in the town and find themselves caught in the chaos. Christina is a scientist who believes that she can discover the origin of the entity and stop it from destroying the town.
The movie moves at a breakneck pace as the entity's power grows and more and more people fall victim to it. Along with Christina and Aaron, we meet other characters who are also trying to survive the situation. There's a pastor who believes that the entity is a sign of the end times, a survivalist who has been preparing for an apocalypse, and a young couple who are trying to get out of the town.
One of the strengths of The Nothing is its use of sound and visual effects to create a sense of dread and unease. The entity is never fully seen, which only adds to its mystery and terror. The sound design is particularly effective in conveying the deafening sound that accompanies the entity's appearance. The music, composed by Thompson himself, is also haunting and adds to the unsettling atmosphere.
The movie's plot is fairly straightforward, but it is elevated by strong performances from the cast. Adkins and Keller have a believable chemistry as a couple trying to survive in a terrifying situation. The supporting characters are also well-drawn and provide interesting perspectives on the entity and its impact on the town.
One of the themes that emerges in the movie is the idea of faith versus science. Christina, as a scientist, is initially dismissive of the pastor's beliefs about the entity being a sign of the end times. However, as the situation becomes more dire, she begins to question her own beliefs and turns to the pastor for guidance. The movie doesn't resolve this conflict neatly, which adds to its complexity.
Without giving away any spoilers, the movie's ending is appropriately eerie and unsettling. It leaves the audience with a sense of dread and uncertainty about what will happen next.
Overall, The Nothing is a solid sci-fi/horror movie that delivers on its promise of terror and mystery. While it may not break new ground in terms of its plot, its effective use of sound and visuals, strong performances, and thought-provoking themes make it a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre.
The Nothing is a 2019 horror movie with a runtime of 80 hours.
It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.4.
