A rogue scientist, a deadly bacteria, and a carrier on the loose—contagion spreads faster than the cure.
PLAGUE
My God! Where did it come from?
An outbreak of a bacteria called M-3 causes people to die in extreme pain via body spasms. A woman who is a carrier escapes from a hospital and goes on the run, spreading the plague to people she encounters, and onto food in fast food stops etc. She has no idea however that she is a carrier, and as such may carry a cure.
Plague is a 1979 Canadian science fiction drama directed by Ed Hunt about a deadly bacteria accidentally released by scientists, resulting in a global epidemic as a carrier unknowingly spreads the disease.
Synopsis
The new bacteria is accidentally released and causes sickness in children and death in others around the world. The disease is highly contagious, and the epidemic increases geometrically. Dr. Graham is killed by the virus, while an infected but unaffected woman spreads the disease in the manner of Typhoid Mary.
Scientists Dr. Bill Fuller (Daniel Pilon) and Dr. Jessica Morgan (Kate Ried) work tirelessly to develop an antidote to stop the contagion.
- Director
- Ed Hunt
- Writers
- Barry Pearson, Ed Hunt
- Release
- 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Also Known As
- M-3: The Gemini Strain, Induced Syndrome
Why Cult
A woman unknowingly spreads the deadly M-3 bacteria across the city, infecting people at every stop—think Typhoid Mary with a passport.
Dr. Celia Graham bypasses protocol to create the lethal bacteria, setting off a chain reaction of disaster and scientific desperation.
This homegrown indie blends science fiction with disaster drama, all seasoned with that unmistakable 1970s psychotronic flavor.
Scientists battle bureaucracy and biology alike, racing to find an antidote as the epidemic spreads geometrically.
Themes & Keywords
Questions from the Vault
What is Plague about? +
Plague is a 1979 Canadian science fiction drama directed by Ed Hunt about a deadly bacteria accidentally released by scientists, resulting in a global epidemic as a carrier unknowingly spreads the disease.
When was Plague released? +
Plague was released in 1979.
Who directed Plague? +
Plague was directed by Ed Hunt.
How long is Plague? +
Plague has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Plague? +
Plague is a drama, science fiction, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Plague? +
Plague is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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