Ash ★★★☆☆

Ash is a sci-fi horror movie that leans more on horror than sci-fi. When I watch sci-fi, I want to think about how future technology might impact our humanity, identities, or lives while also commenting on the current state of the world. That's not what I got from this movie, it was much more like a monster of the week, but set in space. I'm not a horror kind of person, so it's not too surprising that this movie scared the shit out of me. It leans into the trope of "Wouldn't it be scary if you couldn't tell what is real and what isn't?" and yeah, that's definitely scary. I don't like thinking about that. But still, I was rooting for the main character, engaged in her plight, so I'll give it points for that. The effects and the setting were also interesting, so points there too. But I didn't really think this movie said anything unique or profound. It was just another alien monster movie. 3 out of 5 stars, obviously I will never watch this again, but I don't regret seeing it, it was a competently made movie.