Children of Osiris (The Osiris Child) is a 2016 Australian action adventure thriller film directed by Shane Abyss from a screenplay by Shane Abyss and Brian Quecha. The film was released in Australia on 18 May 2017.
„"„Children of Osiris“" is an ambitious independent sci-fi film that aims to create a complex, dark and deeply human world with a limited budget but big ideas. The result is an unusual mix of space action, empathetic drama and post-apocalyptic atmosphere that is reminiscent of classic sci-fi adventures from the 80s and 90s. The film is not a blockbuster, but it has soul, visual creativity and an unexpected emotional core.
The story takes place in a future where large corporations control entire planets. One of them, Exor Industries, conducts experiments on genetically modified creatures intended to be weapons.
When a prison riot occurs on a distant colonized planet, the company plans to eliminate everything - both prisoners and civilians.
Kane Somers (Kellen Lutz), a former soldier and escaped prisoner, allies himself with Lime Reimer (Daniel McPherson), a high-ranking corporation official whose daughter is stranded in the zone of impending destruction.
The two begin a race against time, navigating through ruined villages, mutant hybrids, broken laboratories, and dangerous territories to save the girl—and confront the truth about Exor's experiments.
Kellen Lutz is much better than his usual action roles — darker, more emotional, more human. Daniel McPherson gives stability and moral conflict—a man who realizes he serves a company with bloody secrets. Isabel Lucas and Rachel Griffiths they complement the world and give it depth, especially Griffiths, who brings authority and ruthlessness. Temuera Morrison appears in a typically strong, charismatic style that only he can play.
The film is visually impressive despite its modest budget. The landscapes of the Australian deserts play the role of alien worlds — harsh, vivid, memorable. The creatures — hybrids between man and monster — are realized with practical effects and makeup, which adds authenticity. The action is dynamic and filmed well, without relying on excessive CGI. The music and editing emphasize the post-apocalyptic, almost biblical tone.
„"„Children of Osiris“" is a hidden gem in independent science fiction — a film with great ambition and surprising heart. If you like a mix of post-apocalyptic worlds, monstrous creatures, tragic heroes and their path to redemption, this title is definitely worth checking out.
