Ash (2025)

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Genre: Sci‑Fi / Horror / Psychological Thriller
Director & Composer: Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison)
Writer: Jonni Remmler
Runtime: 95 minutes
Release Date: World premiere at SXSW (March 11, 2025); U.S. theatrical release March 21, 2025; international stream via Amazon MGM Studios / Shudder.


Quick Summary:
Astronaut Riya (Eiza González) awakens aboard a desolate station on the alien planet Ash, her memory fragmented and crew slaughtered. Brion (Aaron Paul) arrives claiming rescue, but as hallucinations rise and mysteries deepen, trust becomes lethal—and escape uncertain. A visually immersive journey combining cosmic dread, hardened minimalism, and synth‑heavy horror ambiance reminiscent of Alien and The Thing.


 Cast & Characters

Actor Character Role Description
Eiza González Riya Ortiz Central protagonist wrestling with amnesia, paranoia, and a growing suspicion of herself.
Aaron Paul Brion Cargyle Mysterious rescuer whose true motives blur as trust erodes. His intense delivery occasionally overshadows subtle tension.
Iko Uwais Adhi Supporting crewmember; contributes brief but visceral fight sequences in the chaos.
Beulah Koale Kevin Riya’s former romantic partner; appears in flashbacks that lack emotional groundwork.
Kate Elliott Catherine Clarke Part of station crew; limited development in narrative.
Flying Lotus Shawn Davis Supporting role; also handled performance score and visual direction.


  • Visually Striking Atmosphere: Cinematography drenched in red, neon, and shadow delivers a hallucinatory sci-fi nightmare.

  • Sound as Storytelling: Flying Lotus’ industrial-synth score drives mood and tension, merging with kinetic visuals for a sensory overload.

  • Psychological Core: Riya’s fragmented identity and blurred sense of reality fuel a cerebral horror experience with unexpected narrative payoff.


  • González brings a quiet intensity, evolving from confusion to defiance as revelations emerge.

  • Paul is reliably energetic, though some critics find his intensity at odds with the subtle dread.

  • Supporting Cast delivers minimal depth, serving mainly visual or shock function rather than emotional weight.


Source Rating / Summary
Critical Consensus Mixed: ~3⭐ or 6–7/10. Praise for visuals and ambition; criticism for thin plot and pacing.
Reddit Viewers Divided. Some hail it as mesmerizing and enjoy the soundtrack; others found it “hot garbage” with shallow characters.
Box Office Modest US gross (≈$1.1M); strong festival presence but limited theatrical reach.