The Demon Core

The Demon Core

2026 · 27 min · Drama

Reckless scientist Louis Slotin sacrifices his own life to save his colleagues during a criticality incident involving a plutonium core known as Rufus. While Slotin fights for his life against third-dimensional burns – his friends, colleagues, and family will stop at nothing to be at his side.

Directed by J. Zachary Thurman · Written by J. Zachary Thurman

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Cast

Connor Paolo Louis Slotin
Greg Furman Raemer Schreiber
Drew Waters Leslie Groves
Coby Larinde Marion Edward Cieslicki
Tara Alexandra Brown Nurse Anna
Matt Linton Theodore Perlman
Manny Spero Haroutune Krikor Daghlian Jr.
Sam Jacobs Philip Morrison
Henry Hetz Samuel Allan Kline
Warren Davis Israel Slotin
John Alton Alvin C. Graves
Ryan Lucy Betty Wilson

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