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Jen and Sarah review Encounter in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the difficult and complex subject matter the film attempts to handle. They also consider how an incorrect genre, in this case, works in the film’s favor.

What did you think of Encounter? How did marketing this as a sci-fi film affect your experience?

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What did you think of Encounter? How did marketing this as a sci-fi film affect your experience?

Ep. 178 - Encounter (2021)

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