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It Came from the Desert

2018·Movie
1h 30min

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It Came from the Desert fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

Get ready to scream

New Mexico, present day. Brian and Lukas are off to the desert to join a kegger party and to celebrate Lukas’ victory in a motocross competition. His winning prize includes meeting The Deathinator, the biggest action star in the world. The party gets started under the hot desert sun, but Brian isn’t in the mood, so he wanders off and is soon joined by his friend, Lukas. They discover something strange in the desert which leads them into a secret military laboratory, where they discover the disturbing truth of what the government has been doing. Secret experiments on ants and spiders using DNA found in a meteorite which fell to Earth in 1951 has given birth to mutated giant ants which have overrun the facility. Now, it's up to Brian and Lukas to save the world from a giant ant invasion!
B-Movie Creature FeatureGiant AntsMotocrossKegger PartyHomage to 50s Sci-FiCampy ActionPractical EffectsMonster MovieExplosions

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about It Came from the Desert

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Where can I stream It Came from the Desert legally?

It Came from the Desert is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is It Came from the Desert worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It Came from the Desert rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is It Came from the Desert?

1 h 30 min

It Came from the Desert runs 1 h 30 min.

Is It Came from the Desert based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on It Came from the Desert?

Critics60
Audiences37

Not quite. Critics rate It Came from the Desert higher (60) than audiences (37). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is It Came from the Desert in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Finland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch It Came from the Desert?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It Came from the Desert in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.