Pathogen
A mysterious technology has transformed the residents of Austin, TX into flesh-craving zombies. Armed with a knife, an axe, and many pairs of flip-flops, middleschooler Dannie and her pee-wee zombie squad take to the streets to battle undead parents, teens, and even a toddler.
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Plot Summary
A group of medical students on a remote Scottish island for a dissection class find themselves trapped when a deadly virus is unleashed. As the pathogen spreads rapidly, they must race against time to find a cure and survive the escalating chaos.
Critical Reception
Pathogen received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and uninspired scares. While some acknowledged the effective atmosphere and decent performances, the film was largely seen as a generic entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a derivative plot and fails to deliver truly memorable scares.
- Atmosphere is moderately effective, but the story treads familiar ground.
- Performances are serviceable but can't elevate the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse and generally point to the film being a forgettable horror flick with little originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Wales, rather than the Scottish island depicted in the plot.
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