Zygote Film Analysis

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Zygote (2017) is the third short film directed by Neill Blomkamp under the Oats Studios banner. The film takes place in the near future, after a mineral rich meteor hits, and destroys, parts of the United States, Canada and the Arctic Circle. Soon after, however, mining organizations send in humans to dig out the new metals and resources. The film starts out after the proverbial shit has hit the fan. Something is wrong in the mines and people are dying. Of the 100 original crew there are only 2 remaining survivors: Quinn (Jose Pablo Cantillo) and Barklay (Dakota Fanning). But they aren't safe yet because they are still in the facility and the monster is not far behind.

Zygote's strongest suite is it's atmosphere and tension. You are thrown