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Ben Wheatley's 'Bulk': A Retro Sci-Fi Thrill Ride

1/14/2026

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Director Ben Wheatley's Bulk offers a retro sci-fi experience that blends humor with a questioning of reality.
The film uses quirky lo-fi effects and comic-book dialogue to create a dreamlike atmosphere, with Space: 1999 among its references.
The plot follows investigative journalist Sam Riley, who is kidnapped to a suburban house linked to a reclusive billionaire, while Alexandra Maria Lara plays a mysterious character.

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Story summary

Director Ben Wheatley's Bulk offers a retro sci-fi experience that blends humor with a questioning of reality.
The film uses quirky lo-fi effects and comic-book dialogue to create a dreamlike atmosphere, with Space: 1999 among its references.
The plot follows investigative journalist Sam Riley, who is kidnapped to a suburban house linked to a reclusive billionaire, while Alexandra Maria Lara plays a mysterious character.