Cosmic Dawn

Aurora spent her life haunted by the childhood memory of her mother being abducted by extraterrestrials. This trauma leads her to The Cosmic Dawn, a UFO cult led by a woman named Elyse. While staying at a secluded compound, Aurora encounters consciousness-expanding plants and strange revelations, though she eventually discovers that the organization and its leader are not what they seem. After leaving the group, Aurora must face her history to uncover the actual truth behind the cult.

Written and directed by Jefferson Moneo, this Canadian production is the second film in his career, following Big Muddy from 2014. The cast features Camille Rowe in the lead role as Aurora, alongside Antonia Zegers as Elyse and Emmanuelle Chriqui as Natalie, with supporting performances by Joshua Burge, Philip Granger, and Amy Matysio.

The film received a mixed reception from viewers and critics. It holds a 4.2 rating on IMDb based on 684 votes and a 5.1 rating on TMDB from 24 votes. These audience scores are lower than the rating provided by film critics, who gave the movie a 6 out of 10 across 13 reviews.