Variant (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, Variant is a horror and science fiction film directed by Joe Meredith, running about 41 minutes. “A New Breed of Alien Terror Has Been Unleashed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The EonCorp series continues in this shot-on-video science fiction gore-fest. A lethal alien embryo is used by a deranged man to release a new infection that exceeds the malignancy of Havoc virus, raising the mutant dead from their graves, and unleashing a new breed of alien terror.
Who’s in it. Variant stars Samuel Barnette as Adrian, Cidney Meredith as Clementine, Toby Johansen as Dr. Bottin and Rob Ceus as Anti-EonCorp Insurgent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Variant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Variant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Variant tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Variant (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Variant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Variant worth watching?
- Variant holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Variant?
- Variant stars Samuel Barnette, Cidney Meredith, Toby Johansen, Rob Ceus and Joel Barnette.