Bulk (2025)
Bulk is a 2025 British romantic fantasy action film directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay by Ben Wheatley. The film is set to be released in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2025.
Bulk is an experimental science fiction film directed by Ben Wheatley that combines absurdist humor, a low-budget aesthetic, and a bold visual idea. This is not your typical sci-fi – rather, it is a chaotic, almost surreal cinematic experience that breaks with traditional narrative and places an emphasis on sensation rather than logic.
The story begins with a scientific experiment related to string theory that goes out of control. As a result, reality literally collapses, and the boundaries between dimensions begin to blur. The main character, Corey Harlan, is sent to find a missing scientist and restore the „core“ of the destroyed reality. His search takes him to a seemingly ordinary house, which, however, turns out to be a portal to many different worlds. With each opened door, he finds himself in a new, often absurd and unpredictable reality. Gradually, his mission becomes not only a search for a solution, but also a journey through the very essence of time, space and identity.
Ben Wheatley takes a highly experimental approach – the film is shot with a variety of formats, including cameras, phones and even older technology, which creates a deliberately „fragmented“ vision. The direction is chaotic, but intentionally so – it reflects the instability of reality itself in the story. Rather than following a classical structure, the film moves through associations, visual ideas and absurd situations, often reminiscent of a dream or hallucination.
Sam Riley – Corey Harlan, a character thrown into an absurd situation who reacts with a mixture of confusion and determination.
Alexandra Maria Lara – Aklima, a mysterious being with a key role in different dimensions.
Noah Taylor – a character who adds to the strange and unstable atmosphere of the film.
Mark Monero – the scientist whose actions set the beginning of all history.
The acting is deliberately stylized and sometimes even theatrical, which fits the experimental nature of the film.
Bulk is not a film for everyone – it is a bold, eccentric and often confusing film that places experience above traditional plot. It combines science fiction, humor and absurdity in an unconventional work that is felt rather than understood. For viewers looking for something different and provocative, Bulk offers a unique journey through a crumbling reality and unconventional cinematic thinking.
