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RELEASED IN 2014 and directed by Alastair Orr, "Indigenous" covers events in Panama when five college-age youths vacation there for some fun in the sun. Things go awry when they visit a beautiful waterfall in a forbidden area of the jungle. This is a professionally made monster-in-the-forest flick with a competent no-name cast highlighted by gorgeous Panamanian locations and winsome Laura Penuela in a bikini. Precious Lindsey McKeon is another highlight on the female front. My only problems are that (1.) the plot's hackneyed, particularly bringing to mind "The Last Tribe" (2009), which is marginally better in some ways. Other flicks come to mind, like "Touristas" (2007) and "The Ruins" (2008), which are superior to the other two. (2.) There's no depth in the plot: This is a monster movie focusing on partying youths getting chased in the forest by savage creatures and that's it. As such, the film's not very compelling despite the horror and thrills. On the bright side, the last act throws in an unexpected curve ball and shows that the movie wasn't micro-budget. Another positive is that this is arguably the best and most realistic chupacabra flick out there (keeping in mind that I've only seen four such movies). Speaking of which, 'chupacabra' is a Spanish word, which literally means "goat-sucker" (from chupar "to suck" and cabra "goat"). There are two varieties of this cryptozoological beast: (1.) a reptile-like creature with leathery/scaly greenish-gray skin and sharp spines or quills running down its back; and (2.) a hairless form of canine with a pronounced spinal ridge and prominent eye sockets, fangs, and claws. "Indigenous" interestingly features neither of these, although the creatures come closer to the first description, I suppose. THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour 26 minutes was shot in Panama. WRITER: Max Roberts. GRADE: B-/C+ (5.5/10)

This horror has a group of kids travel to Panama for some fun and surfing. A side trip has them going to the Darien Gap which has been famous for people going missing. Once there they get the feeling they're not alone.This film was awesome. Things don't really get rocking until 45 minutes in then you're in high gear the rest. They did a good job on those grotesque ghastly creatures who have a lizard tail type tongue and a hunger for flesh. The tension in this one is through the roof.You've probably seen this concept a few times but what is different here is the execution. Avoiding clichés, sex and gore and somehow you still want to watch it.

The movie "Indigenous" is about a couple of teenagers, that want to have a great time in Panama. One of the teenagers finds a video of people getting attacked in the jungle so he decides to make a trip in the jungle with his friends. But what they don't know is, that there is a mysterious creature in the jungle. After one of the members disappears, they soon realize that they are getting hunted. I was very curious about this low budget horror movie. New actors, an unknown director and a very interesting story. I love creature horror movies so I had to watch this one. One interesting fact is, that there are no CGI effects, only practical ones. In the End many people will say that Indigenous has imitated "The Descent" but for me it was an interesting movie, so if you are also a fan of creature horror movies you should definitely check out Indigenous!

For a low budget, Indigenous works out really well. The movie moved along at a nice pace, the characters were all very natural, and could act their parts with conviction (something usually lacking in low budget films).The plot was quite good, based around the idea of a group of young tourists a bit bored with the standard fare on offer at the beach resort. They are told of a wonderful waterfall, deep in the jungle, but are also warned about the danger lurking there... blood thirsty beasts, the Chupacabra.Yes, young folks make stupid choices all the time, nevermind how many warnings about the risks. So off this group go to find the find of their lives, an isolated and idyllic waterfall deep in the jungle.The action begins not long after reaching the waterfall & pool. When night falls, character by character are in grave danger of being picked off by the Chupacabra. These actual creatures looked really good too. Plus the blood & gore was realistic. As this type of movie goes, I'd say it's well worth a watch.