Humane (film review) S2E3 Cade and Kit

🎥 Humane — Climate Collapse, Cronenberg Vibes & Family BetrayalWe’re three deep into our “Top 13 Genre Films of 2024” and this week we’re talking about Humane — a slick, unsettling, and surprisingly emotional sci-fi horror flick now streaming on Amazon Prime.Directed by Caitlin Cronenberg (yes, that Cronenberg family), this one has major festival polish and a premise that feels... way too close for comfort.🌍 The PremiseThe Earth is cooked. The oceans are rising. Resources are scarce.To survive? The government’s implemented a “voluntary” euthanasia program to reduce the global population by 30%.When a well-connected family gathers for dinner, things spiral. Fast.🍽️ Think Succession meets Snowpiercer⚰️ “Voluntary” becomes... not so voluntary🧨 Old secrets + global crisis = one intense nightThe entire film takes place over 24 hours in a single mansion, which makes the claustrophobia real. Add in some sharp direction, smart cuts, and moral gray zones — and you’ve got a tight, darkly funny, deeply disturbing genre piece.🧬 Why It WorksIt’s not trying to be action-packed or effects-heavy. This is high-concept horror done with precision and character tension. Everyone has something to hide. Everyone is trying to survive. And the reveal on who’s going to be “sacrificed”? Brutal.🎬 Caitlin Cronenberg delivers — style, tone, pacing, all on point🎭 Strong ensemble cast, each with a slightly different brand of panic📉 The satire is sharp — especially around class and media opticsAlso, bonus: it’s Canadian. We’re in Canada right now. So this felt... right.Humane doesn’t scream. It whispers something terrifying — and asks if you’d still consider yourself “good” when survival is on the line.🎬 Humane – Streaming on Amazon Prime🎥 Directed by Caitlin Cronenberg🍁 Telefilm-supported (we see you, Canada)🍿 Cade & Kit Pairing Picks:​Drink: Sparkling water… poured too slowly​Snack: Cold leftover risotto (it makes sense in context)​Activity: Whisper-yelling about ethics with your siblings at midnight💬 Would you volunteer? Or would you manipulate your way out? Tell us your “Humane” morality score.Subscribe for our weekly reviews as we continue watching and rating everything from top-tier horror to cult classics and indie sleepers.🎧 Spotify: ⁠⁠Follow Us Here⁠⁠🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠Subscribe Here⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@cadeandkit⁠⁠[email protected] next time…We’re Cade & Kit. We’re real people, doing real reviews.