Rose Red

Rose Red

1994 · 18 min · ★ 8.8 · Science Fiction

Simon Pummell's (Bodysong) visually ravishing sci-fi thriller exploring the future of virtual reality and the desire to transcend human limits. The theft of an experimental drug to suppress the immune system reveals a case of virtual reality addiction and forces a detective to confront his nightmares.

Directed by Simon Pummell · Written by Simon Pummell

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