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Germ
The military's attempt to shoot down an orbiting satellite unleashes a space-borne epidemic on a remote, small town. Deputy Max Brody and his girlfriend Brooke must battle their way through an army of infected townsfolk and soldiers as they struggle to save themselves and their loved ones from a horrible, early death. When cannibalism is contagious, will even the strong survive?
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Plot Summary
A group of people find themselves trapped in a remote, abandoned house during a zombie apocalypse. As they fight for survival against the undead, they begin to suspect that one of them may be infected, leading to paranoia and mistrust within the group. Their struggle to survive is amplified by dwindling resources and the constant threat of infection from both outside and within.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who cited its derivative plot, weak character development, and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged the potential for a tense survival horror, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the crowded zombie genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of originality.
Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.
Lacks the tension and scares expected from a horror film.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Germ' (2013) is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Despite its horror theme, the film was not widely released and has remained a relatively obscure title in the genre.
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