Pandemic (film)

Pandemic is a 2016 American science fiction action horror film directed by John Suits and written by Dustin T. Benson. The film is presented in a first-person perspective, immersing the viewer in the experience of the protagonist.

Plot Summary:

The film centers on Dr. Lauren Chase, a physician who joins a team tasked with venturing into a zombie-infested Los Angeles to rescue uninfected survivors. A deadly virus has swept across the globe, turning people into aggressive, zombie-like creatures. The team, consisting of Dr. Chase, driver Gunner, and security personnel Denise and Wheeler, navigate the dangerous streets in an armored vehicle, battling hordes of the infected while facing moral dilemmas and internal conflicts. Their primary mission is to locate and retrieve pockets of survivors and potentially find a cure or valuable research data.

Cast:

• Rachel Nichols as Dr. Lauren Chase
• Alfie Allen as Wheeler
• Missi Pyle as Denise
• Mekhi Phifer as Gunner
• Paul Guilfoyle as Dr. Greer

Production:

Pandemic was shot primarily using GoPro cameras, giving the film its distinctive first-person perspective. This visual style was intended to create a sense of realism and immediacy, placing the audience directly in the midst of the action.

Reception:

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the immersive first-person perspective and intense action sequences, while others criticized the plot and character development. The low-budget nature of the film was evident in some aspects of the production.