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Altered (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Altered is a 2025 action sci-fi film directed by Timo Vuorensola, starring Richard Brake as Frank Kessler, Tom Felton and Aleksey Filimonov. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $346,774 worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 10% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
10%
worldwide gross
$346.8K
Echo Score
25
budget
$15M
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Altered (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Timo Vuorensola
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Budget
$15M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Altered About?

The premise of Altered without spoilers.

Set in a near‑future where genetic modifications are commonplace, the story follows a marginalized group forced into society’s shadows because they cannot afford the enhancements. A handful of courageous individuals mount a rebellion to expose the inequality and give everyone a chance, knowing that any uprising exacts a heavy price.

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Cast & crew

Altered Cast & Characters

Richard Brake leads the cast as Frank Kessler, with Tom Felton as Leon and Aleksey Filimonov as Howard. Directed by Timo Vuorensola; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Timo Vuorensola

More films directed by Timo Vuorensola, best-rated first: 97 Minutes, Iron Sky: The Coming Race, Jeepers Creepers: Reborn and Iron Sky.

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Ratings

Altered Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Altered 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. Our Echo Score gives it 25/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in story & flow (15).

25 /100

Altered Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Altered delivers a markedly weak cinematic experience, hampered by an incoherent narrative, subpar performances, and uneven technical execution. Critics and viewers alike note a compelling premise that collapses under flimsy writing, cheap CGI, and erratic pacing, resulting in little engagement. While a few visual elements and the brief runtime receive mild acknowledgment, the film’s shortcomings dominate its impression. Consequently, its lasting appeal and rewatch potential remain minimal.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    In terms of art and craft, the film showcases elaborate set pieces and occasional competent visual design, yet the overall execution suffers from cheap CGI and inconsistent direction. Critics point to a lackluster visual ambition, while users describe choppy editing and tonal awkwardness that undermine the production values. The occasional decent cinematography cannot offset the pervasive technical flaws, resulting in a mixed but generally negative assessment.

  • Character & Emotion 20

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances are broadly criticized as wooden, corny, and lacking depth. Most reviewers highlight uneven acting across the cast, with Tom Felton receiving the only faint praise. The chemistry between leads is described as nonexistent, and dialogue is deemed clunky, limiting emotional resonance. These issues collectively produce a weak character foundation that detracts from viewer investment.

  • Story & Flow 15

    The story and flow of Altered are repeatedly labeled incoherent and formulaic. Reviewers emphasize a jumbled plot, shattered internal logic, and pacing that stalls and rushes inconsistently. Although the central concept promises intrigue, execution flaws—such as abrupt scene changes and unfinished narrative threads—prevent sustained engagement. The overarching consensus is that the screenplay fails to deliver a coherent or compelling arc.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    Sensory experience receives a modest score due to a split perception of visual and auditory elements. While some viewers acknowledge surprisingly good visuals and elaborate production design, others condemn the overreliance on low‑budget CGI and mismatched dramatic music. Sound design receives little positive commentary, and the overall audiovisual cohesion remains uneven, yielding a mixed but slightly above‑average sensory impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 20

    Rewatch factor is low, as the film is described as tedious, unwatchable, and lacking lasting appeal. Critics and users alike report little incentive for repeat viewings, citing a dull storyline and poor execution. A minority note occasional silliness that might entertain a niche audience, yet this does not substantially raise the film’s replay value.

Box office

Altered Box Office & Budget

Altered grossed $346,774 worldwide on a $15 million budget.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$346.8K

International
$346.8K
Budget
$15M
Videos

Altered Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Clip “Specials”
Details

Altered Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Altered - Les survivants” and “Aterrorizados”.

Also known as
  • Altered - Les survivants
  • Aterrorizados
  • Tortura Siniestra
  • Altered : Les Survivants
  • Altered - Paura dallo spazio profondo
  • Vergeltung - Sie werden dich finden
  • Alterado
  • Измененные
  • Bosszú az űrből - Idegenek csapdájában
  • Uneseni
  • להשתנות
  • Inny
+4 more
  • Unesení
  • 寄生异种
  • 얼터드
  • 異變

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FAQ

Altered FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Altered, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Altered?

Altered runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Altered released?

Altered was released on November 21, 2025.

Who directed Altered?

Altered was directed by Timo Vuorensola.

More films by Timo Vuorensola

Who is in the cast of Altered?

Altered stars Richard Brake as Frank Kessler, Tom Felton as Leon and Aleksey Filimonov as Howard, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Altered make at the box office?

Altered grossed $346,774 worldwide on a budget of $15 million.

How is Altered rated?

Altered has 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Altered have a post-credit scene?

No. Altered has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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