Habitat (1997)

Name: Habitat
Director: René Daalder
Released: 1997-05-06
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Balthazar Getty, Tchéky Karyo, Alice Krige, Kenneth Welsh

Horror Science Fiction

Director: René Daalder

Cast: Balthazar Getty, Tchéky Karyo, Alice Krige, Kenneth Welsh

4.7

Runtime103 min

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In order to combat the damage caused by the depletion of the ozone layer, maverick biologist Hank Symes unleashes his most ambitious experiment to date: accelerated evolution. Unfortunately, this not only causes the authorities to take notice, but also creates a backlash from his new neighbors--leaving his son caught in the middle.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Habitat, the 1997 film directed by René Daalder, has received a mixed critical reception. While the film's ambitious premise of using accelerated evolution to combat ozone depletion has intrigued some viewers, it has also divided critics, with the film holding a 4.7/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a somewhat unfavorable public reception.

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Fans of thought-provoking sci-fi will appreciate the unique premise and inventive direction of 1997's Habitat, which sees René Daalder crafting a visually striking story about a maverick scientist's attempts to combat ozone depletion through accelerated evolution, starring acclaimed actors like Balthazar Getty and Tchéky Karyo.

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Habitat is a 1997 science fiction film produced for the direct-to-video market and shown on the Sci Fi Channel. The film's message is largely one of ecological warning, mixed with science fiction elements of genetic engineering, family angst and redemption. It is the only theatrical movie filmed in Sony's early analog High Definition format. Sony donated the equipment and technical support in an attempt to popularize the format. The High Definition video was then transferred to film for release. The film won a Global Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography.