Bioengineered Terrors: Killer Plants in Modern Fiction

The video explores the theme of dangerous flora in narratives, highlighting anxieties about bioengineering and the evolution of killer plant stories in pop culture. It discusses the unique biological systems of plants and how their otherness can heighten terror in horror and science fiction. The video concludes by reflecting on the quiet threat posed by plants in our everyday lives.

In what ways have killer plants in horror and science fiction narratives evolved since the 21st century?

What does the text suggest about our perception of plants compared to animals?