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PROBE: Unnatural Selection
In 1975, the British Government quietly closed down a secret evolutionary project codenamed BEAGLE, ordering the destruction of all research materials. Today, the horrific discovery of several oddly mutated bodies alerts Liz Shaw and P.R.O.B.E. to the fact that something is stalking the original site of project BEAGLE – something which may challenge the very nature of humanity itself! With a crack security team at her disposal, Liz desperately attempts to track down the perverted results of the project. But who or what is hunting whom?
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Plot Summary
Dr. George Halvorson, a brilliant geneticist, believes he has created the key to eliminating human disease through radical genetic manipulation. However, his controversial experiments soon spiral out of control, leading to unintended and terrifying consequences. As the ethical boundaries are pushed and the potential for a new, terrifying evolutionary leap emerges, Halvorson must confront the dark side of his own genius before humanity faces an unnatural selection.
Critical Reception
PROBE: Unnatural Selection was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its intriguing premise and scientific thriller elements, others found its execution to be somewhat uneven and its special effects dated even for the time. It garnered a modest following among fans of sci-fi and genetic-themed narratives.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of genetic engineering.
Criticized for a predictable plot and sometimes uninspired pacing.
Found to be a serviceable sci-fi thriller with a compelling central concept.
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Fun Fact
The film's exploration of genetic manipulation reflects growing public and scientific interest in the field during the mid-1990s, a period that saw significant advancements and ethical debates surrounding gene therapy and genetic engineering.
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