The Scientist

The Scientist

He found a cure that kills.

NR 2020 · 94 min · ★ 6.0 · Horror, Drama

An unconventional scientist, struggling to care for his terminally-ill wife, embarks on a journey to develop a cure for her. However, his methods of treatment and tampering with human DNA, could lead to the extinction of humanity.

Directed by Derrick Granado · Written by Derrick Granado

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