Definitely creepy and maybe a bit too real regarding maltreatment of real people. Sure to upset those with their eyes wide shut.
39 Reviews
Creepy and somewhat topical
skippolini6 July 2019
The Latino "Get Out"
flurbinflarbin10 January 2021
Yeah don't listen to the haters. Independence Day is about freedom and the "American Dream" so excuse us if we want to show some reality through the delusion. Good episode, good movie. Maybe it will shock some people into questioning what the American reality is for so many people who aren't rich or white, etc. Maybe it will challenge some stereotypes. But even without all that, I personally found it entertaining. Feel free to disagree.
the bad reviews are from politically biased people
natcalgary4 February 2020
If you have a brain and can leave politics out of things then you will enjoy this movie.
If you are triggered by politics then avoid.. especially the credit scenes.
Personaly i thought it was a unique movie and the concept kept me entertained throughout.
6.2
Personaly i thought it was a unique movie and the concept kept me entertained throughout.
6.2
Decisive, but an Interesting Message
Reviews_of_the_Dead29 September 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This Hulu 'show' is definitely one that has me intrigued. At the time of seeing this film, I had only seen their February 2019 movie. I actually checked this one out due to a horror movie challenge that I'm participating in. It fulfilled a couple of different categories, so that was a perk for picking it. The synopsis here a Mexican woman in pursuit of the American dream, who crosses illegally into the United States, only to find herself in an American nightmare.
We start this with a couple, Marisol (Martha Higareda) and Oscar Molina (Felipe de Lara). They are getting ready to make the trek over the border into the United States. It cuts to the credits where we hear a news report about the border crisis. Interspersed are images of blood and violence. We also learn about facilities where they are assimilating illegal immigrants by a for-profit company.
The movie then informs us that we are months into the future. Marisol is pregnant and we learn that she was double crossed by Oscar. He also raped her. She still wants to get into the US and she gets a phone call from a bartender about a Coyote that is there. She goes and he is Sal Lopez. He was the one that was supposed to take her last time, but he took her money and left her behind. She convinces him that this time she will go, despite being pregnant.
A midwife tries to talk her out of it, played by Laura Cerón. At her place, they talk to a group of young woman, one of which played by co-writer and director Gigi Saul Guerrero. Marisol meets up with El Zorro (Oscar Camacho). He requires payment, but he will take them to the place where they will leave with Coyote and his associate Chayan (Daniel Edward Mora). Also coming on this journey are Santo (Richard Cabral) and a boy named Ricky (Ian Inigo).
The journey isn't easy and even more so for Marisol, who has to fight off Chayan when he attempts to rape her. Marisol slices his check with a knife and Santo comes to her aid. Things take another turn when they have to hide from some cartel goons. As Marisol and Ricky make a run for it, they're stopped by border patrol.
She is very confused though when she wakes up in a house, wearing a lace dress. The house belongs to Betty (Barbara Crampton) and while she was asleep, she delivered her baby. Betty takes her around the town, where she sees Santo, Ricky and Oscar, but things just don't seem right. She also meets the town's mayor, Thomas (Shawn Ashmore), who seems overly nice. What is really going on here?
Now to start off my recap, I was following the production of this as I follow the stars Higareda, Crampton as well as Guerrero on social media. It was an interesting film as Into the Dark creates horror movies around the holiday of that month. This one of course came out close to my birthday and the 4th of July. I won't go into my politics on the subject matter of this movie, but I will say that it is a hot button issue.
What really struck me about this was the The Stepford Wives feel of those in the town. It really all makes sense at the reveal of what is happening and I really dug it. There is something so creepy about how everyone is being so nice to the point where it doesn't feel real. This also has a feel of The Matrix with something that happens here as well.
What I do want to say about the politics here is that I think it was genius for this to be directed by an immigrant. Guerrero doesn't live in the US herself, but she did migrant from Mexico to Canada. She actually did what the main character is trying to do, just a little bit differently. Higareda and Cabral both have similar stories themselves as not being the US originally. I think it brings a unique experience to what this film is trying to convey. All I will say is that I don't really think there is a crisis at the border so this really does garner my interest there.
From here I want to move to the editing and the pacing. I think that it is edited together just fine. It is paced in a way where it builds tension in quite different ways. The beginning is the fear if Marisol and Ricky are going to make it over the border. I think it's interesting to have Santo, who is a criminal. The more we get to know him, the more you realize it is probably more a victim of circumstance. It then shifts to what is going on with this town that the three are in and I like the reveal. There's a bit of social commentary here as well about government run things being privatized and how bad things can happen as well. I like the ending and the realization that Marisol comes to.
The acting is also pretty solid. I'm a big fan of Higareda and I'm glad she was in this. I find her quite attractive and her plight really pulled at my heartstrings. Her character has gone through some traumatic events, but it really makes her grow into the strong woman that she is in the end. Cabral is kind of a scary looking guy. He is quiet, but we see that he's really good at heart. I love Crampton and she plays this role so well. I thought there were good cameos here by Creed Bratton, Ashmore, Cerón and Lopez. They and the rest of the cast definitely rounded out this movie for what was needed.
To the effects of the film, I have to give credit that Guerrero knows what she is doing. There aren't a lot in the way of effects, but the blood and gore we do get looks good. There is a bit of CGI, as there are some computer things that are in the movie. I didn't have any issues there and overall I would say the effects were good. The movie is shot very well and looks good.
The last thing to cover would be the soundtrack. There's a lot of Spanish music, as it would make sense with the character that we are following. I also think at times when it needed to ramp up the tension, it worked well in doing that. It's not a score I would seek out to listen to regularly, but it fits for what the movie needed.
Now with that said, I ended up enjoying this movie. There's a lot of social commentary and I think that is fitting pairing that with the beloved holiday of the United States' independence. Seeing the things that Marisol goes through made me sad, but it also makes her grow into the character we see at the end. I think that the acting was solid across the board. It is paced in a way where I wasn't bored and I think it does some interesting things. The ending was solid. The effects were good for what was needed and much the same with the soundtrack. Now I will say that I could see this rubbing some people the wrong way, especially depending on your politics, but I personally liked it. It's not the best film I've seen, but definitely above average.
We start this with a couple, Marisol (Martha Higareda) and Oscar Molina (Felipe de Lara). They are getting ready to make the trek over the border into the United States. It cuts to the credits where we hear a news report about the border crisis. Interspersed are images of blood and violence. We also learn about facilities where they are assimilating illegal immigrants by a for-profit company.
The movie then informs us that we are months into the future. Marisol is pregnant and we learn that she was double crossed by Oscar. He also raped her. She still wants to get into the US and she gets a phone call from a bartender about a Coyote that is there. She goes and he is Sal Lopez. He was the one that was supposed to take her last time, but he took her money and left her behind. She convinces him that this time she will go, despite being pregnant.
A midwife tries to talk her out of it, played by Laura Cerón. At her place, they talk to a group of young woman, one of which played by co-writer and director Gigi Saul Guerrero. Marisol meets up with El Zorro (Oscar Camacho). He requires payment, but he will take them to the place where they will leave with Coyote and his associate Chayan (Daniel Edward Mora). Also coming on this journey are Santo (Richard Cabral) and a boy named Ricky (Ian Inigo).
The journey isn't easy and even more so for Marisol, who has to fight off Chayan when he attempts to rape her. Marisol slices his check with a knife and Santo comes to her aid. Things take another turn when they have to hide from some cartel goons. As Marisol and Ricky make a run for it, they're stopped by border patrol.
She is very confused though when she wakes up in a house, wearing a lace dress. The house belongs to Betty (Barbara Crampton) and while she was asleep, she delivered her baby. Betty takes her around the town, where she sees Santo, Ricky and Oscar, but things just don't seem right. She also meets the town's mayor, Thomas (Shawn Ashmore), who seems overly nice. What is really going on here?
Now to start off my recap, I was following the production of this as I follow the stars Higareda, Crampton as well as Guerrero on social media. It was an interesting film as Into the Dark creates horror movies around the holiday of that month. This one of course came out close to my birthday and the 4th of July. I won't go into my politics on the subject matter of this movie, but I will say that it is a hot button issue.
What really struck me about this was the The Stepford Wives feel of those in the town. It really all makes sense at the reveal of what is happening and I really dug it. There is something so creepy about how everyone is being so nice to the point where it doesn't feel real. This also has a feel of The Matrix with something that happens here as well.
What I do want to say about the politics here is that I think it was genius for this to be directed by an immigrant. Guerrero doesn't live in the US herself, but she did migrant from Mexico to Canada. She actually did what the main character is trying to do, just a little bit differently. Higareda and Cabral both have similar stories themselves as not being the US originally. I think it brings a unique experience to what this film is trying to convey. All I will say is that I don't really think there is a crisis at the border so this really does garner my interest there.
From here I want to move to the editing and the pacing. I think that it is edited together just fine. It is paced in a way where it builds tension in quite different ways. The beginning is the fear if Marisol and Ricky are going to make it over the border. I think it's interesting to have Santo, who is a criminal. The more we get to know him, the more you realize it is probably more a victim of circumstance. It then shifts to what is going on with this town that the three are in and I like the reveal. There's a bit of social commentary here as well about government run things being privatized and how bad things can happen as well. I like the ending and the realization that Marisol comes to.
The acting is also pretty solid. I'm a big fan of Higareda and I'm glad she was in this. I find her quite attractive and her plight really pulled at my heartstrings. Her character has gone through some traumatic events, but it really makes her grow into the strong woman that she is in the end. Cabral is kind of a scary looking guy. He is quiet, but we see that he's really good at heart. I love Crampton and she plays this role so well. I thought there were good cameos here by Creed Bratton, Ashmore, Cerón and Lopez. They and the rest of the cast definitely rounded out this movie for what was needed.
To the effects of the film, I have to give credit that Guerrero knows what she is doing. There aren't a lot in the way of effects, but the blood and gore we do get looks good. There is a bit of CGI, as there are some computer things that are in the movie. I didn't have any issues there and overall I would say the effects were good. The movie is shot very well and looks good.
The last thing to cover would be the soundtrack. There's a lot of Spanish music, as it would make sense with the character that we are following. I also think at times when it needed to ramp up the tension, it worked well in doing that. It's not a score I would seek out to listen to regularly, but it fits for what the movie needed.
Now with that said, I ended up enjoying this movie. There's a lot of social commentary and I think that is fitting pairing that with the beloved holiday of the United States' independence. Seeing the things that Marisol goes through made me sad, but it also makes her grow into the character we see at the end. I think that the acting was solid across the board. It is paced in a way where I wasn't bored and I think it does some interesting things. The ending was solid. The effects were good for what was needed and much the same with the soundtrack. Now I will say that I could see this rubbing some people the wrong way, especially depending on your politics, but I personally liked it. It's not the best film I've seen, but definitely above average.
Weak and Disappointing Black Mirror-like film
milla_victoria_7 July 2019
Disappointing Black Mirror-like film. The story could have had a stronger plot twist but the director chose a bitter and weak ending. The representation of the Latino's characters and cultures is pretty accurate. The film could have kept on with the campy-like cultish nightmare (what I really was hoping for) but decided to turn into a more predictable, gory and vapid 'horror'. Still, it is okay to watch for those who enjoy psychological thrillers.
There is true potential within Gigi Saúl Guerrero.
This is a hot mess!
dustyrose-430218 July 2019
I'm a big fan of Martha Higareda, but this one truly sucked. I mean she wasn't bad, but the plot was so clumsy and poorly conceived, no amount of acting could save it. Some compare this to Black Mirror, but it has a looooong way to go before it gets there.
Creepy, powerful and unique
rivertam2624 March 2020
I was really blown away by this entry. Once again Hulu's Into the Dark horror anthology series has spotlighted a director with real talent and something to say. Culture Shock may be the series best film and certainly the most important. The film tells the tale of a young pregnant Mexican woman trying to cross the border with a group of people. The first third of the film deals with the challenges she deals with on a daily basis and the past horrors she's endured. The second part has her caught by border police and she awakes in a beautiful colorful home with a house mother of sorts played by a wonderfully weird Barbara Crampton (From Beyond). As she explores the "traditional" American dream neighborhood she begins to discover imperfections and soon becomes aware of a hidden nightmare she's living. The performances are solid all around especially from lead Martha Higareda (Borderland) who gives her character a strength and vulnerability that's really impressive. The direction from Gigi Saul Guerrero (Mexico Barbero) is confident, creepy and informative but not in a preachy way. The movie gets its point across but still manages to be entertaining. I usually avoid political themed movies but I'm happy I gave this one a shot. It is a really great film with a unique perspective that needs to be seen.
4.25/5
4.25/5
This is actually one of the better Into the Dark movies
kevin_robbins2 June 2022
Culture Shock (2019) is an Into the Dark picture that I recently watched on Hulu. The storyline follows a Mexican family/group trying to cross the border and gets intercepted. When they wake up they're in a utopia of sorts where something seems a little off...could they have found salvation or are they part of a brutal experiment?
This movie is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero (El Gigante) and stars Martha Higareda (Street Kings), Richard Cabral (End of Watch), Barbara Crampton (From Beyond), Felipe de Lara (Texas Rising) and Shawn Ashmore (X-Men).
This is actually one of the better Into the Dark movies, top 5 for sure. The premise and storyline for this was pretty unique. It reminded me of a unique take of Stepford Wives mixed with The Matrix. The colors, settings, attire, facial expressions and body language was very well done. The characters are easy to root for during the various circumstances. There aren't a ton of kill scenes but when they start, towards the end of course, it's very well done including some great stabbing sequences. The cartel is cool in this too and there's some unique science fiction elements also.
While this is far from a masterpiece it is entertaining and worth a watch. I would score this a 6.5-7/10 and strongly recommend it.
This movie is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero (El Gigante) and stars Martha Higareda (Street Kings), Richard Cabral (End of Watch), Barbara Crampton (From Beyond), Felipe de Lara (Texas Rising) and Shawn Ashmore (X-Men).
This is actually one of the better Into the Dark movies, top 5 for sure. The premise and storyline for this was pretty unique. It reminded me of a unique take of Stepford Wives mixed with The Matrix. The colors, settings, attire, facial expressions and body language was very well done. The characters are easy to root for during the various circumstances. There aren't a ton of kill scenes but when they start, towards the end of course, it's very well done including some great stabbing sequences. The cartel is cool in this too and there's some unique science fiction elements also.
While this is far from a masterpiece it is entertaining and worth a watch. I would score this a 6.5-7/10 and strongly recommend it.
Another swing and a miss!
DukeLarsonNeverDies8 July 2019
Lame attempt at political commentary. Episode was pretty bad all around even without the politics. This series overall sucks. I've watched all but 2 of them thinking they will get better but they don't. This one is it the last for me. Almost as bad as treehouse. Almost.
LOVED this!
collin_nuke19 July 2019
Seriously. Don't listen to the haters complaining about "this isn't what America is founded on" of course it isn't but it's damn MOVIE. I usually always look at IMDB reviews and tend to agree when a movie is plotless or pointless but this film was spectacular. The best yet of the series. The acting is fabulous and you really connect with the characters early on. I am not happy with how things are going for the families at the border but still loved this film. Look aside politics and just enjoy a damn movie for its purpose. You get completely lost in this "picture perfect" town and you feel like you're trapped right there with her... and it's absolutely terrifying. I loved the writing, and the thought behind the entire plot. I think if anything, it represents that nowhere is perfect and every country has its own crime, drama, terror, etc within its borders even if it may be publicized as dreamy. Would recommend totally, never a dull moment during the film.
Into the Dark - Culture Shock. Give it a chance before judging from other reviews.
bviessman-3406031 March 2021
When I read the synopsis of this installment, I most certainly did not expect what unfolded. It required a build-up with the character Marisol. You need to stick with it even if you want to turn it off. Once they make it across the border, the story explodes. Shawn Ashmore is a long-time favorite actor, and he did not disappoint. Richard Cabra and Martha Higareda are enthralling. Do not give up on this installment watch it to the end.
Hulu injecting liberal politics into the series
john-82985-153846 July 2019
I have enjoyed most of the episodes in this series up until now. I am very disappointed that Hulu has decided to inject the premises of the good and noble illegal immigrants vs. the evil Americans who don't support open borders. Note the misspellings in the "tweets" shown at the end, it's easy to miss ..... just so we all understand that people who disagree with open borders can't spell. Keep the damn politics on either side out of this series!
Garbage
Internet-Police6 July 2019
to many fakehere from single use accounts
random-7077812 July 2021
Wow, a large portion of ten star reviews are from single use accounts.
I guess one or two people are upset that this episode had the worst professional and everyday viewer ratings and decided to upshil.
For us fans of the show it isn't the injection of politics, it is the hamhanded, forced and didactic way that it is done, making this a lecture and not a drama. If you are saying this is a good episode, I don't care where you are on the poltical spectrum, you aren't fooling anyone.
A heavily pregnant Mexican woman electing to make a long walking trek across dangerous terrain to illegally cross the border is frankly a disgusting person.
By the way a solid 88% of Americans oppose open borders. This means by the definition on the left as to "xenophobia" or anti-immigrant, means most Democrats are under that defintion xenophobes and bigoted.
I guess one or two people are upset that this episode had the worst professional and everyday viewer ratings and decided to upshil.
For us fans of the show it isn't the injection of politics, it is the hamhanded, forced and didactic way that it is done, making this a lecture and not a drama. If you are saying this is a good episode, I don't care where you are on the poltical spectrum, you aren't fooling anyone.
A heavily pregnant Mexican woman electing to make a long walking trek across dangerous terrain to illegally cross the border is frankly a disgusting person.
By the way a solid 88% of Americans oppose open borders. This means by the definition on the left as to "xenophobia" or anti-immigrant, means most Democrats are under that defintion xenophobes and bigoted.
Lost A Star for Dragging In the Middle
Mehki_Girl15 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I'm married to a descendant of immigrants... From Europe. Yeah Grandma and Grandpa came through Ellis Island. Nobody wanted them either.
I'm also a child of an immigrant. This is a country of immigrants, except for the natives of which Mexicans were here first. Lol!
I have no problem with immigrants. They come here to work, just like everyone before them.
A large portion is in Mexican Spanish. Anyway I have no problem with reading captions as I do all the time in English because my household is also a Deaf one.
Anyway, a lot of people in the reviews upset over some fiction. Oh and please note one reviewer - Obama shipped more illegal immigrants back to their home country than any president before him! Lol!
Anyway, this episode started off great during the first half. I felt so sorry for the kids and women and men who place themselves in danger and are taken advantage of because they are desperate and vulnerable.
The second half losses steam, while at first it was interesting and you waited for the twist. But then, it dragged and dragged and the twist wasn't really good and kinda silly, as the amount of money to do such a thing and what would be the purpose? Made little sense even with suspension of disbelief.
If only the American Dream actually existed for other than the very well-to-do and the rich!
We should take care of Americans first, some people scream and then vote against anything that actually would help Americans and all those fetuses that were born! It would be hilarious, if not so hypocritical and sad and exposed why they're so against a particular immigrant!
Anyway, towards the end as the entire premise crumbled, I just wished this to end and I lost interest.
But that misspelled tweet was hilarious!
It's just fiction people! Fiction! But not very good fiction!
I'm also a child of an immigrant. This is a country of immigrants, except for the natives of which Mexicans were here first. Lol!
I have no problem with immigrants. They come here to work, just like everyone before them.
A large portion is in Mexican Spanish. Anyway I have no problem with reading captions as I do all the time in English because my household is also a Deaf one.
Anyway, a lot of people in the reviews upset over some fiction. Oh and please note one reviewer - Obama shipped more illegal immigrants back to their home country than any president before him! Lol!
Anyway, this episode started off great during the first half. I felt so sorry for the kids and women and men who place themselves in danger and are taken advantage of because they are desperate and vulnerable.
The second half losses steam, while at first it was interesting and you waited for the twist. But then, it dragged and dragged and the twist wasn't really good and kinda silly, as the amount of money to do such a thing and what would be the purpose? Made little sense even with suspension of disbelief.
If only the American Dream actually existed for other than the very well-to-do and the rich!
We should take care of Americans first, some people scream and then vote against anything that actually would help Americans and all those fetuses that were born! It would be hilarious, if not so hypocritical and sad and exposed why they're so against a particular immigrant!
Anyway, towards the end as the entire premise crumbled, I just wished this to end and I lost interest.
But that misspelled tweet was hilarious!
It's just fiction people! Fiction! But not very good fiction!
Culture Shock
bobcobb3016 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Well, the character played by Creed Bratton from The Office was good.
Other than that, this was just a mess though. If they focused purely on the crossing of the border or focused on the robotic Americana stuff it could have been good. Focusing on both is a mess though.
Other than that, this was just a mess though. If they focused purely on the crossing of the border or focused on the robotic Americana stuff it could have been good. Focusing on both is a mess though.
Another mediocre addition to a mediocre series
joshdestardi4 July 2019
Now do an MS13 Gang member or a child trafficker...
They're importing real nightmares into the US.
Propaganda, even though the acting is good. The cinematography is pretty good too, but in terms of the other 'Into The Dark' series, pretty much on par with overall attention keeping. Mediocre film.
They're importing real nightmares into the US.
Propaganda, even though the acting is good. The cinematography is pretty good too, but in terms of the other 'Into The Dark' series, pretty much on par with overall attention keeping. Mediocre film.
Into The Dark with a culturally significant twist
singlegirlsinchicago4 July 2019
I actually enjoyed Culture Shock. I like the Latin and immigration spin to this installment. The actors were excellent. Propoganda or not, it was nice to see a different cultural aspect instead of THE SAME plain boring scenarios with the same outcomes. 10 stars for me.
Complete Garbage
buffymcghie6 July 2019
It's a little ironic how Hollywood tries to spin the media with all the crap going on at the border. The movie has nothing to do with what America is founded upon, and it's a complete insult to who Americans are. Hollywood is getting desperate. But I'm not taking the bait.
Mexican director Gigi Saul Guerrero, mixes elements of The Matrix and The Stepford Wives to tell a story .
robfollower14 July 2019
Director: Gigi Saul Guerrero
Writers: Efrén Hernández (teleplay by), James Benson (teleplay by)
Stars: Martha Higareda, Richard Cabral, Barbara Crampton
With the fireworks bursting in the air and hotdogs on the grill, Culture Shock, from Mexican director Gigi Saul Guerrero, is July's edition of Blumhouse Television's Into the Dark anthology series. Having partnered with Hulu last year to bring an anthology series of movies, Culture Shock is a social horror film about the American Dream that tackles issues of identity, immigration, and racism by mixing elements of The Matrix and The Stepford Wives to tell a story . It's ambitious, fascinating, and features the best ensemble yet for Into the Dark, anchored by a fantastic performance from Martha Higareda.
Culture Shock tells the story of Marisol (Martha Higareda), a woman who survived extensive trauma at the hands of someone she trusted. Know that he has crossed the border and she looks to confront him by crossing too. However, she is forced to use a coyote, a term used to describe a person who helps immigrants cross the United States/Mexico border. Often smugglers in it for the money, the front half of the film builds tension by focussing on the real terror of having crossing the border for women who are alone. This half is all in Spanish.
While the last acts of Culture Shock live in a world of science fiction, the horror is still real, it's just one experienced by those once they reach the United States. The Spanish is gone, the dress is wholesome .As the film transitions to Stepford world, we learn that every character we've met until now has been converted into the ideal American.
Culture Shock is fierce, inspired work. It's not exactly subtle. To put it simply, Culture Shock is a film that everyone needs to see. While I wish it had received a larger release, it's quality is not hurt by its status as a Hulu Original. It is not only Into the Dark's best installment but one of the best horror films of the year.
With the fireworks bursting in the air and hotdogs on the grill, Culture Shock, from Mexican director Gigi Saul Guerrero, is July's edition of Blumhouse Television's Into the Dark anthology series. Having partnered with Hulu last year to bring an anthology series of movies, Culture Shock is a social horror film about the American Dream that tackles issues of identity, immigration, and racism by mixing elements of The Matrix and The Stepford Wives to tell a story . It's ambitious, fascinating, and features the best ensemble yet for Into the Dark, anchored by a fantastic performance from Martha Higareda.
Culture Shock tells the story of Marisol (Martha Higareda), a woman who survived extensive trauma at the hands of someone she trusted. Know that he has crossed the border and she looks to confront him by crossing too. However, she is forced to use a coyote, a term used to describe a person who helps immigrants cross the United States/Mexico border. Often smugglers in it for the money, the front half of the film builds tension by focussing on the real terror of having crossing the border for women who are alone. This half is all in Spanish.
While the last acts of Culture Shock live in a world of science fiction, the horror is still real, it's just one experienced by those once they reach the United States. The Spanish is gone, the dress is wholesome .As the film transitions to Stepford world, we learn that every character we've met until now has been converted into the ideal American.
Culture Shock is fierce, inspired work. It's not exactly subtle. To put it simply, Culture Shock is a film that everyone needs to see. While I wish it had received a larger release, it's quality is not hurt by its status as a Hulu Original. It is not only Into the Dark's best installment but one of the best horror films of the year.
Pretty bad... and I couldn't stop watching!
MammaGroda4 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
The movie turned scifi-ey very abruptly just as I was finally ready to quit. The "Stepford Wives" hook held me in. The (unnamed) president's tweet with the spelling errors was just one more ironic touch at the end. Plus the thematic holiday for this installment is the 4th of July, and I watched it on that day. Kinda hilarious. (Fireworks, yes. Army tanks, no.)
Disgusting
Harry_Cany0n21 May 2021
Ignore the bad reviews
wchick19 January 2020
I'm not quite sure why people are offended by a fictional horror movie (that I can see not being to far off from actually happening). Ignore the bad reviews, this movie is definitely worth a watch, subtitles and all.
Very poorly done
welby-755245 July 2019
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