Becoming (2020 horror film)

Becoming is a 2020 American science fiction horror film directed by Omar Naim. The film stars Toby Kebbell, Penelope Mitchell, and Megan Hayes.

The plot follows a young woman, Alex (Penelope Mitchell), who is being experimented on by a scientist, Dr. Hackett (Toby Kebbell). Dr. Hackett believes he has discovered a way to unlock a person's primal instincts and suppress their inhibitions, resulting in enhanced physical and mental capabilities. Alex, under the influence of Hackett's experimental serum, begins to undergo a terrifying transformation, becoming increasingly violent and predatory as her suppressed instincts surface. As she grapples with the changes occurring within her, she also uncovers dark secrets about Dr. Hackett and the true nature of his research. The film explores themes of identity, control, and the dangerous potential of unchecked scientific ambition, as Alex struggles to maintain her humanity while succumbing to her primal urges.