Rupture (2016 film)

Rupture is a 2016 American science fiction horror film directed by Steven Shainberg and starring Noomi Rapace. The film follows Renee Morgan, a single mother who is abducted and subjected to a series of bizarre experiments.

Plot Synopsis:

Renee Morgan is a single mother living a fairly normal life. One day, she is kidnapped and wakes up strapped to a gurney in a strange laboratory. She is subjected to a series of disturbing and invasive experiments by her captors, who are interested in a genetic anomaly they believe she possesses. Through the experiments, Renee begins to experience physical and psychological transformations, suggesting a significant change within her. She eventually learns that she is part of a group of individuals who are being studied for their potential to evolve into something beyond human. The film centers on Renee's fight for survival and her desperate attempt to escape the facility while uncovering the truth behind her abduction and the nature of the experiments.

Cast:

• Noomi Rapace as Renee Morgan
• Peter Stormare as Terrence
• Kerry Bishé as Dianne
• Michael Chiklis as Bald Man
• Lesley Manville as Dr. Nyman
• Ari Millen as Agent Craig

Production:

The film was directed by Steven Shainberg, known for his earlier work on Secretary. The screenplay was written by Brian Nelson and Steven Shainberg. Principal photography took place in Toronto, Canada.

Reception:

Rupture received generally negative reviews from critics. Common criticisms centered on the film's convoluted plot, slow pacing, and reliance on genre tropes. Noomi Rapace's performance was generally praised, but considered insufficient to elevate the overall quality of the film.