Age: 46 years
GRS Rating: 5 of 5

Notable Cast:

None.

Duration: 1 hr, 28 min
Infractions: None.

Comments: A small group of scientists are trying to create a bacteria that can enhance plant growth. They're modifying the DNA. The final goal is to engineer a similar one to help humans. One researcher, who has a vested interest in the form of a prostestic leg, sees political roadblocks forming and pushes the research forward without permission. She unleashes a bacteria that boosts plant growth, but kills mammals. Mistakes allow this contagion to spread to the outside world, becoming a plague.

This film's idea isn't new; however, the execution isn't too bad. The method of decontamination is laughable: carbon-dioxide powder fire extinguishers won't sanitize surfaces! A better example is Andromeda Strain. There are good Air Force clips of jet fighters. This epidemic film is available, free of charge, on YouTube.