Eradication (2022)

Eradication stands out by treating its pandemic premise less like a spectacle and more like a pressure cooker, where the real suspense comes from how far a person will go when the world has stopped making sense. Daniel Byers keeps the tension on a slow simmer, letting character choices and uneasy atmosphere do the heavy lifting while the “Infected” threat and a murky agency tighten the vise. It’s an imaginative, watchable thriller that feels scrappy in the best way—more about dread, pursuit, and moral corners than nonstop carnage—though it does deliver some sharp, moderate gore when it counts. If you prefer horror that creeps rather than sprints, and you like your thrills grounded in human stakes, this one is easy to recommend.

Eradication clearly wants to be a gritty, post-pandemic survival thriller with a “special blood” hook, infected monsters, and a shady agency to keep the tension high. The problem is it rarely feels fresh, and the pacing and execution can be uneven, with a script that leans on familiar genre beats and characters who don’t always land as fully believable or compelling. If you’re hoping for a smart, original pandemic-horror take with sharp writing and strong emotional investment, this may feel like a serviceable B-movie rather than a standout. That said, if you’re fine with moderate gore, a lean setup, and you just want a straightforward infected chase with a few nasty moments, it can still scratch that late-night thriller itch.