Prospect

Prospect is a small-scale, character-driven sci-fi film set on a toxic, forested alien moon. The story follows a teenage girl and her father searching for precious gems, only to find their expedition quickly derailed by danger and betrayal. What really grabbed me was how grounded everything felt—the tech is grimy and utilitarian, the setting claustrophobic, and there’s this persistent sense of unease that totally hooks you in.

The standout here is the interaction between Sophie Thatcher’s Cee and Pedro Pascal’s ambiguous drifter, who’s both menacing and weirdly endearing. Their uneasy alliance feels fresh, and the dialogue is delightfully odd—like a Western, but with space helmets and alien spores. The world-building’s impressive for a low-budget indie project, showing rather than telling, and you really feel the grit and gravity of every decision they make.

The pacing can drag in points, especially in the middle, and the plot’s pretty straightforward. But if you like lo-fi science fiction with strong atmosphere and a gritty survival edge—think The Mandalorian meets Moon—this is a hidden gem. Worth checking out if you’re in the mood for something tense, offbeat, and just a little melancholy.