Teleios (2017)

A deep space mining vessel has been adrift for two years. It is suspected the crew brutally killed each other, but the reason for the bloodbath is unknown. A rescue crew is sent to find if there are any survivors, what happened and why.

Director:

Ian Truitner

Writer:

Ian Truitner

Stars:

Sunny Mabrey, Lance Broadway, T.J. Hoban

21 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Sunny Mabrey	...	Iris Duncan
Lance Broadway	...	Commander Linden
T.J. Hoban	...	Chris Zimmer
Christian Pitre	...	Emma Anderson
Mykel Shannon Jenkins	...	Doctor Orson
Ursula Mills	...	Lulu AH-320
Weetus Cren	...	Travis O'Neill
Michael Nouri	...	Nordham
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Leila Birch	...	Computer (voice)
Brett Robert Culbert	...	Kenny AH-360
Armando DuBon Jr.	...	Crewman Ramirez
Seth Duhame	...	Robot Cage Fighter 1
Andreas Lyon	...	Crewman Vanderveld
John Posey	...	Atromitos Captain
Ryan Ryusaki	...	Robot Cage Fighter 2

Storyline

The crew of the ship Teleios, comprised of genetically modified humans, is sent to retrieve the cargo from a mining ship adrift in deep space. It is suspected the crew brutally killed each other, but the reasons unknown. However, when they investigate the crew of Teleios find there are two survivors, one member of the crew and an artificial life form unit. The memory of the AI unit appears to have been erased and Travis O'Neill refuses to talk. The genetically modified humans are breaking down and learn that the only way to reduce the symptoms is to drink the blood of an unmodified human. The crew discuss the possibility of drinking the blood of the man they believe maybe a serial killer, or may be completely innocent.

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Taglines:

In a perfect world... there is a fatal flaw.

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beyond the Trek

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thousand Mile Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Amazing considering the budget.

"Teleios" is a new sci-fi film from Ian Truitner and what makes it worth seeing is its budget. Until recently, independent filmmakers would rarely touch sci-fi as the films were quite expensive to make… mostly due to the special effects. However, recent advances with software have allowed gorgeous cinematic quality CGI at a relatively small cost. This would explain why a film with only a million dollar budget would look this good! For that reason alone, the movie is well worth seeing.

The film is set in the mid-21st century. Genetically modified humans are proliferating on the planet and they are stronger, smarter and more capable in many ways compares to 'normals'. A space ship, the Teleios, with five of these super humans is about to make contact with a vessel that's been stranded in space for some time…and no one is sure whether anyone is left alive on this stricken ship. The crew's orders are, first and foremost, to recover the cargo from the ship. But there mission is soon complicated by many things. The crew of the stricken vessel has all been killed…with only one remaining as well as a robot and neither seem willing or able to explain what happened. The other problem is that these super men and women are beginning to show signs of weakness…weaknesses they supposedly have overcome. Their emotions are running amok and soon they begin preying on each other. Why and what's to become of their mission?

The best things about the film are the CGI, costumes and music. All of these look very professional and caught my attention. As for the story, it's only fair and is, at times, a tad confusing. Because of this, it's a movie that might just improve with repeated viewing. Overall, a mixed bag but a lesson on economical and effective filmmaking…and a decent sci-fi flick as well.