"The body horror elements are realised extremely effectively, with a woman literally tearing at her skin being the most effective set-piece. Alas, the film doesn't have the scope to indulge in very many of these."
"While the reason they are trapped is horrific, this makes the film at least as much a character study as it is a horror, with variable results."
"The key to these types of films is a blend of genre excitement and character dynamics. It would have been great to see more of this from Itch!."
"The screenplay struggles to make them actively interesting. The lead is a widowed dad single-parenting a cute kid, alongside a handful of other ensemble types."
The film presents a world plagued by a contagious disease that leads to fatal itching. It effectively showcases body horror, particularly through a woman tearing at her skin. Much of the film unfolds in a department store, focusing on the interactions of uninfected civilians. While the horror premise is compelling, the film also serves as a character study, drawing inspiration from classic films. However, it suffers from a limited budget and a screenplay that fails to fully engage with the characters, despite their archetypal roles.
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