Scryed Collection
2 movies · 2011–2012
The Scryed Collection is a two-part film series that premiered between 2011 and 2012. Set in the near future on the island of The Lost Grounds, the collection explores a world where an unusual phenomenon has led to the emergence of Alter Users – humans with the ability to manipulate matter. The narrative centers on the conflict between the citizens within the walled city and those living outside in the badlands, with the police force HOLD and their elite alter-user squad HOLY attempting to maintain order through capture and recruitment. The series follows the actions of HOLY, who captures native alter users, offering them a choice between joining their ranks or facing imprisonment. The initial premise is questioned when young native alter user Kazuma encounters HOLY, prompting inquiries into the true motivations behind their operations. The two films in the collection, Scryed Alteration I: Tao (2011) and Scryed Alteration II: Quan (2012), collectively comprise a runtime of 189 minutes. The total budget for the Scryed Collection was zero, and the collection generated no revenue. The two films within the series have no listed information regarding their ratings on IMDb. This collection presents a narrative focused on power dynamics, societal division, and the moral complexities arising from extraordinary abilities.
