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Infection
Film about an epidemic outbreak of a new rabies virus in Venezuela and a father trying to save his son from contagion. A Russian man is in Caracas under the influence of the Krokodil drug, when he gets infected with the rabies virus and starts an epidemic of aggressive and cannibalistic beings. Doctor Adam Vargas is in the midst of all this, when he begins a journey within a ravaged Venezuela to save his son from being infected.
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Plot Summary
A group of medical trainees working the night shift in a remote hospital discover that the patients are not suffering from any ordinary illness. As the situation escalates, they find themselves trapped and fighting for survival against a terrifying, rapidly spreading infection.
Critical Reception
Infection received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its unoriginal plot and reliance on jump scares. While some appreciated the claustrophobic atmosphere and the build-up of tension, the film was generally criticized for its predictable twists and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on familiar horror tropes and predictable plot points.
Praised for its tense atmosphere but criticized for weak character development.
A derivative entry in the medical horror subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Infection are divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful moments and the creepy hospital setting. However, many viewers found the story to be uninspired and the scares to be unoriginal, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.
Fun Fact
While the film is set in a hospital, it was primarily filmed on a soundstage to better control the lighting and atmosphere for the horror elements.
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