The Phoenix Project (film)

The Phoenix Project is a 1998 American science fiction thriller film directed by Danny Cannon and starring Brad Davis and Lori Petty. The film centers around a group of science students who, in an attempt to prove their intellectual superiority and make scientific history, attempt to resurrect a deceased human being using a complex combination of drugs and electrical stimulation. The experiment is initially successful, but the resurrected subject exhibits increasingly violent and unstable behavior, leading to dangerous consequences for the students and those around them. The film explores themes of scientific hubris, the ethical implications of scientific advancement, and the dangers of tampering with life and death. It is a low-budget independent film known for its dark tone and exploration of disturbing subject matter.