---
title: "Zygote"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zygote-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 464111
imdb_id: "tt7078780"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 187
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Zygote (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zygote-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Zygote is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Oats Studios. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two miners battle a deadly alien in the frozen Arctic."

### Why Watch
- Tense atmosphere in a remote setting
- Effective creature design despite short runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Very brief runtime limits character development
- Only two characters are featured
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense horror elements and graphic creature attacks, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science-fiction, claustrophobic, isolated, survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/zygote-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neill Blomkamp
- **Networks / Studios**: Oats Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dakota Fanning** as *Barkley*
- **Jose Pablo Cantillo** as *Quinn*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Zygote?
Zygote is a horror and science‑fiction film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 23 minutes.

### Q: Where is the story set?
It takes place at a mining operation in the Arctic Circle.

### Q: How many main characters are there?
The plot follows the two remaining crew members.

### Q: When was Zygote released?
It was released in 2017.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zygote — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/464111)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*