'Indigenous' was not a film that was doomed from very the very start or anything. Although the concept was unoriginal, it did have potential. The cover/poster was another example of the cool and creepy sort of advertising. So actually there was some potential here. Just to say, this is coming from somebody who appreciates horror and aims not to be biased against low budget films (as there are good ones out there).
Not somebody that hates horror and anything that's low budget regardless of what my review history may suggest. Despite wanting to like it and appreciating the genre it fits under, 'Indigenous' just didn't work for me. It is not irredeemably awful, many other films are infinitely more deserving of that dubious distinction, and there are far worse films out there for the genre and overall. Its few, but at least existent, good points however are far outweighed by the bad points, which happen to also sadly be quite big in size, and am not saying that to be nasty or anything.
The photography is quite good and atmospheric, the best thing about 'Indigenous' easily. The scenery also doesn't come off too badly, it at least doesn't look like a studio backlot or anything like that.
Also thought that the creature surprisingly posed a menacing threat and didn't look too bad, despite to other similar creatures in films of a similar budget and even concept. It could have been better used though.
For those sporadic good points, there are sizeable debits with 'Indigenous'. It is badly crippled by a very dull pace, with it never gaining any momentum after a very amateurish start, established immediately by the early parts, and by having no tension or suspense whatsoever, apparent from the very start as well. The script lacks any tautness or natural flow and there is nothing interesting or scary about about the story.
Which is also quite ridiculous frequently and the characters behave far too irritatingly and illogically to be remotely likeable or relatable. The actors really struggle to bring any life or realism to the annoying characters and completely bland script. The music never fits and sounded like it belonged somewhere else.
In summary, weakly done but not a catastrophe. 3/10
