Linda Kemp is an actor known for her role in Plague (1979), a film that delves into the unsettling chaos of a deadly epidemic. Set against the backdrop of a world spiraling into panic, Kemp's performance adds depth to the film's exploration of human resilience in the face of crisis. Though her filmography may be limited, her contribution to this cult classic resonates within the realm of exploitation cinema, making her a noteworthy figure in the genre's history.
Plague
When a group of scientist work to develop a bactrium to increase food yields is delayed by bureaocratic processes, Dr. Celia Graham (Brenda Donahue) ignores protocols and developes a bacteria called M3. 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.
