• News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

  • Movies
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Long Reads
  • Trending

First trailer for sci-fi thriller Encounter starring Riz Ahmed

September 9, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

Amazon Studios has released a poster and trailer for Encounter, the upcoming sci-fi thriller from director Michael Pearce which stars Riz Ahmed as a Marine desperately trying to protect his two young sons from an unhuman threat; take a look here…

A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.

Featuring alongside Riz Ahmed in the cast of Encounter are Octavia Spencer, Rory Cochrane, Lucian-River Chauhan and Aditya Geddada.

Encounter arrives in cinemas on December 3rd and on Prime Video on December 10th.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Aditya Geddada, Amazon, Encounter, Lucian-River Chauhan, Michael Pearce, Octavia Spencer, Riz Ahmed, Rory Cochrane

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Essential Demonic Horror Movies To Send Shivers Down Your Spine

10 Essential Comedy Movies of 1996

The Essential Films of John Woo

Mission: Impossible III at 20 – The Story Behind the Underrated Action Sequel

10 Psychological Horror Gems You Need To See

When Horror Got Smart: An Intellectual Turn in the 90s

10 Essential Chuck Norris Movies

The Rise and Disappointing Disappearance of Director Richard Kelly

Ranking Video Game Movie Sequels From Worst to Best

10 Incredibly Influential Action Movies

FEATURED POSTS:

Movie Review – Obsession (2025)

10 Essential On-the-Run Movies You Need to See

12 Essential Job Title Movies

David Cronenberg’s The Fly at 40: A Love Letter to the Rot

The Essential Comedy Movies of 2006

7 Bizarre 80s Horror Movies You Might Have Missed

Death Spa: Horny, Stupid, and a Lot of Fun

10 Essential Thrillers from 2016

Movie Review – Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Movie Review – Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

 

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

10 Horror Films That Channel True Crime

10 Horror Movies That Subvert Audience Expectations

Inception at 15: The Story Behind Christopher Nolan’s Mind-Melding Sci-Fi Actioner

The Films Quentin Tarantino Wrote But Didn’t Direct

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Movies
  • Features and Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About Flickering Myth
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth