Flora (film)

Flora is a 2021 Canadian science fiction horror film directed by Sasha Louis Vukovic. The film stars Teresa Marie Doran as Teresa, a paleobotanist, and Yulia Mayarchuk as Flora, a plant-like alien life form.

The film is set in 1965 and follows a team of botanists in a remote forest in British Columbia as they study unusual plant life. They discover a sentient plant that communicates through bioluminescence and a telepathic connection with Teresa. The plant, dubbed Flora, exhibits rapid growth and unsettling behavior. As the team attempts to understand Flora, tensions rise, and the scientists begin to question the ethics of their research and the potential danger the plant poses. The film explores themes of isolation, scientific hubris, and the potential dangers of tampering with the natural world. It is notable for its practical effects and its focus on creating a sense of dread and suspense through atmosphere rather than relying on jump scares.