Paramount+ subscribers can now stream 'The Occupant', a sci-fi thriller directed by Hugo Keijzer in his feature debut. The film has earned a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its intensity and visual style.
The story follows Abby, played by Ella Balinska, who takes a dangerous job at a uranium mine to fund treatment for her sister's cancer. After discovering a mysterious mineral, her helicopter crashes in the wilderness, where she connects with a pilot named John, portrayed by Rob Delaney. The plot takes an unexpected turn as Abby uncovers a disturbing truth.
Critics have described the film as 'powerful and striking', while one review noted it is 'majestically scaled, emotionally intimate'. Some viewers found the narrative ambiguous, but many praised the twist, with one Letterboxd user stating they 'wrongly guessed what the plot twist was going to be'.
The film is available on Paramount+ from Thursday, 19th February. The platform is currently offering 50% off subscriptions until July 10.
