About: Ash is a 2025 American science fiction horror-thriller directed by Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison). The narrative centers on astronaut Riya (Eiza González), who awakens on a distant planet to find her crew brutally murdered and her memory impaired. As she grapples with nightmarish visions and attempts to unravel the mystery, a man named Brion (Aaron Paul) arrives in response to her distress signal. Together, they must navigate trust and survival while confronting the planet’s hostile environment.
Movie Title: Ash
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: March 21, 2025
Director: Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison)
Writer: Jonni Remmler
Producers:
- Matthew Metcalfe
- Nate Bolotin
Cast:
- Eiza González as Riya
- Aaron Paul as Brion
- Iko Uwais as Adhi
- Beulah Koale as Kevin
- Kate Elliott as Clarke
- Flying Lotus as Davis
Running Time: 95 minutes
Age Rating: R (for language and violent/grisly scenes)
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Production Companies:
- XYZ Films
Distributors:
- RLJE Films (U.S.)
- Shudder (U.S. streaming)
- Amazon Prime Video (International)
Music: Flying Lotus
Cinematography: Richard Bluck
Editing: Bryan Shaw
Production Details: Principal photography commenced in May 2023 in New Zealand. The film marks Flying Lotus’s return to directing after his 2017 debut, Kuso. He also composed the film’s score, drawing inspiration from composers like John Carpenter and Vangelis.
Availability: Ash premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 11, 2025, and was released in U.S. theaters on March 21, 2025. Following its theatrical run, the film is available for streaming on Shudder in the U.S. and on Amazon Prime Video internationally.
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