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Self-Destruction in ‘Annihilation’

Mallory and Jason break down the sci-fi thriller by discussing key themes, book vs. movie differences, and the haunting score

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
Paramount Pictures

Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the theme of self-destruction in the enigmatic sci-fi film Annihilation (13:18), discuss the notable differences between the film adaptation and the original novella (31:46), analyze the film’s recurring musical motif (52:49), list seven stories similar to the movie (1:00:32), and crown an increasingly popular genre (01:10:18).

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