Alex Hudson of
Exclaim! rated the film 7 out of 10, writing that "a cutting commentary and an inviting glimpse into life in a small Kanienʼkehá:ka community, Seeds doesn't quite sprout into a fully realized film, but it's a promising beginning for a budding cinematic talent." Jason Gorber of
Collider wrote: "On its surface,
Seeds is a pulpy romp, mixing broad comedy, chilling moments of dread, and full-on revenge horror to make for an entertaining grindhouse mashup. Yet beyond the buckets of blood and eco-friendly messaging, there is much that’s more profound element to spy the closer one looks. From the casual mixing of Native and colonial languages shifting mid-phrase, to the bemused recognition of the charms and structural challenges of reservation life, there’s a casual sardonicism that’s infectious." In
Bloody Disgusting, Joe Lipsett wrote: "Overall,
Seeds works better as a comedy than a revenge thriller, though seeing Ziggy fight back against white colonial oppression is cathartic and empowering. In that capacity,
Seeds offers something unique and completely accessible to audiences who are less familiar with (particularly contemporary) Indigenous narratives. At its core,
Seeds is a mostly fun, slightly inconsistent comedy revenge thriller with a truly great lead performance by Horn." The film was named to TIFF's annual
Canada's Top Ten list for 2024.
Awards The film won the 2024
Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award. The film received four nominations at the
13th Canadian Screen Awards, winning one for Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy (
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