When a potentially lethal virus is created within his new lab, Dr Geoff Burton is shocked to discover he is not only the unwitting cause, but also its first victim.When a potentially lethal virus is created within his new lab, Dr Geoff Burton is shocked to discover he is not only the unwitting cause, but also its first victim.When a potentially lethal virus is created within his new lab, Dr Geoff Burton is shocked to discover he is not only the unwitting cause, but also its first victim.
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- (as Yusuke Yamazaki)
- Miguel
- (as Ivan Gonzalez)
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- (as Vincent Deville)
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There are defects early on that hint at the writer/director failing to understand the subject and not knowing where he's going. Characters have flaws, defects, and strengths that simply don't fit. The acting, setting, filming, and atmosphere, however, make up for it. The story, minus the little defects, is also well told and creates immersion and suspense. Then, maybe in some attempt to become more of an action/suspense film, it becomes nearly a constant cliché and nonsensical for the last third.
The filmmaker has talent as a director, but really needs help as a writer after the initial idea and plot development.
This movie is excellent in almost every aspect, except for the plot that isn't very strong (but has a good ending).
Excellent cast (all unknown to me, except for an old Rik Mayall in a dramatic role), cinematography, score, direction, practical effects and makeup. Great filming locations and atmosphere. Very impressive acting by the lead actors (Mayall is also great).
It's too bad that the plot is not strong enough, otherwise I would have given it a higher score. Still, I give it credit for all the elements above, the originality and risks they took and the high quality result.
In some ways it is quite unique in that while at first it seems like a Cronenbergian body horror film, it turns out to be a "horror of the emotions" in which good intentions certainly do lead the well-meaning characters to their own especially cruel versions of hell.
Michael Eklund and Karoline Herfurth were absolutely terrific, diving into their roles with 100% commitment. And Rik Mayall was a revelation in the first serious role I've seen him play.
To me this is an amazing feature debut for writer/director Eron Sheean, most definitely a talent to be watched.
I hope people can overlook the low rating and give this film a chance because I feel it certainly deserves the attention of discerning cinephiles.
If you don't mind being overpopulated by Europeans (that goes out to American readers obviously), you might find yourself enjoying this a bit. It might redeem itself towards the end, but that only can happen, if you are willing to sit through some clichés. There is some brief nudity, just in case you were wondering, but there aren't many action scenes. It does try to build solely on its tense moments through storytelling
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Jarek Novak: You know, mosquitoes, bed bugs, fleas, ticks - they all carry disease, yes? But instead of spreading sickness, why not change the formula. Make them carry genetically modified viruses? Anti-genes to our own plan. Imagine using this in the Third World; in Africa. They're going to be bitten anyway. Why not let them catch the "malaria vaccine", instead?
Geoffrey Burton: Hmm. But then you would first have to invent a "malaria vaccine", right?
Jarek Novak: You don't think it's possible?
Geoffrey Burton: I didn't say that.
Jarek Novak: You know Stalin, Mao Zedong...
Geoffrey Burton: Only by reputation.
Jarek Novak: Both of them believed they could transform ideology by breeding one indoctrinated generation to the next, and eventually you would get genetically programmed communists.
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- Budget
- €1,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $1,984
- Runtime
- 1h 41m(101 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1