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Films with theme "Films about viral outbreaks", sorted by revenue
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[REC]² (2009)
, 1h25Directed by Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza
Origin Espagne
Genres Thriller, Fantastic, Horror
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Demons in film, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Manuela Velasco, Jonathan D. Mellor, Javier Botet, Pablo Rosso, Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza
Dr. Owen (Jonathan Mellor), an official from the Ministry of Health, and a GEO team equipped with video cameras are sent into a quarantined apartment building to control the situation. After Martos, a GEO officer, is killed and infected encountering some of the infected, Owen uses religious mantra and rosary to hold him off in a room. It turns out that Owen is actually a priest sent by the Vatican to get a blood sample from a possessed girl named Tristana Medeiros.
Pet Sematary II (1992)
, 1h40Directed by Mary Lambert
Origin USA
Genres Horror
Themes L'adolescence, Films about animals, Films about education, Films about children, Medical-themed films, Films about dogs, Zombie films, L'enfance marginalisée, Films about viral outbreaks, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Films about school violence, Disaster films
Actors Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, Clancy Brown, Jared Rushton, Darlanne Fluegel, Lisa Waltz
Following the accidental death of his mother, Renee, during production of her latest film, thirteen-year-old Jeff Matthews and his father, Chase, a veterinarian, move to Ludlow, Maine. Jeff learns about the Creed family and the cursed Indian burial ground. His friend Drew's dog, Zowie, is shot by Drew's stepfather, Gus Gilbert, the town sheriff. Jeff and Drew bury Zowie at the burial ground in an attempt to bring him back to life. The dog returns from the dead, but is unusually fierce, and his eyes have an unnatural glow to them even in daylight. Gus grounds Drew because he thinks he was lying when he said he only missed school because he was burying Zowie. Zowie is treated for his gunshot wound by Chase, who finds that the wound is not healing and Zowie has no heartbeat. Chase sends a blood sample to a lab and learns that Zowie's cells have completely deteriorated and are no different from those of a dead canine.
The Cassandra Crossing (1976)
, 2h9Directed by George Cosmatos
Origin German
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes La fin du monde, Medical-themed films, Transport films, Rail transport films, Films about viral outbreaks, Catastrophe épidémiologique, Disaster films, Film se déroulant dans un train
Actors Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Burt Lancaster, Martin Sheen, Lee Strasberg, Ava Gardner
When the existence of a strain of plague (vaguely identified as pneumonic) is revealed at the U.S. mission at the International Health Organization, three terrorists seek to blow up the U.S. mission. Two of them are shot, one mortally, by security personnel but one escapes. The surviving terrorist is hospitalized and quarantined and identified as Swedish. Dr. Elena Stradner (Ingrid Thulin) and U.S. Colonel Stephen Mackenzie (Burt Lancaster) (Military Intelligence assigned to the IHO) argue over the nature of the strain, which Stradner suspects is a biological weapon but which Colonel Mackenzie claims was in the process of being destroyed.
The Horseman on the Roof (1995)
, 2h15Directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Frédéric Auburtin
Origin France
Genres Drama, War, Adventure, Historical, Romance
Themes Medical-themed films, La provence, Films about viral outbreaks
Actors Juliette Binoche, Olivier Martinez, Isabelle Carré, Pierre Arditi, Claudio Amendola, François Cluzet
In July 1832, Italian patriots hiding out in Aix, France, are betrayed by one of their own, and Austrian agents are on their trail. One patriot, Giacomo, is dragged away and executed. His wife runs off to warn their friend, Angelo Pardi (Olivier Martinez), a young Italian nobleman in France raising money for the Italian revolution against Austria. As the agents descend on his apartmant, Angelo escapes into the countryside.
, 1h32Directed by Christopher Landon
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror
Themes Films about children, Medical-themed films, Scoutisme, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Comedy horror films, Disaster films
Actors Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Halston Sage, Sara Malakul Lane, Patrick Schwarzenegger, David Koechner
Three high school sophomores, Ben (Tye Sheridan), Carter (Logan Miller), and Augie (Joey Morgan), are trying to recruit new members for their scout group, led by their Scout Leader Rogers (David Koechner). While Augie has always been happy about being a scout, Ben and Carter have second thoughts. Carter tries convincing Ben to quit but he can't as Augie is about to get his Condor Patch. Their conversation of quitting is cut short when Ben accidentally hits a deer. They manage to get help from Carter's sister, Kendall (Halston Sage), and her friends. Ben, who's had a crush on Kendall, gets some advice from her and they all see that the dead deer has vanished. Before they leave, the two are invited to the "Secret Seniors Party" and Carter is given the address. When they go to get alcohol for the party, they meet Denise (Sarah Dumont), a cocktail waitress that works at a strip club. She and Ben hit it off and she agrees to buy the alcohol for them. The two then meet up with Augie in the woods so they can set up their campsite. That night, still concerned about the disappearance of Scout Leader Rogers, the trio talk about how great their friendship has been before heading to sleep. Before the night is out, Carter wakes Ben so they can attend the party. Augie catches up, however, and is disappointed by their choice. The two drive into town to find that the bouncer for the strip club is no longer there and they sneak in. The two are immediately attacked by a zombified bouncer and stripper before being saved by a shotgun wielding Denise. Augie goes to Scout Leader Rogers' house to see if he's OK, only to be attacked by him. He quickly subdues his zombie leader by setting him on fire and tying him up.
Night of the Comet (1984)
, 1h35Directed by Thom Eberhardt
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Comedy, Horror comedy, Action, Horror, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Comic science fiction
Themes La fin du monde, Medical-themed films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Comedy horror films, Dystopian films, Impact events in fiction, Disaster films
Actors Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, Geoffrey Lewis, Sharon Farrell, Michael Bowen
The Earth is passing through the tail of a comet, an event which has not occurred in 65 million years, the last time coinciding with the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs. On the night of the comet's passage (which takes place eleven days before Christmas), large crowds gather outside to watch and celebrate.
, 1h27Directed by Dan O'Bannon
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about music and musicians, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Musical films, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Comedy horror films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Clu Gulager, James Karen, Linnea Quigley, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews, Jewel Shepard
At a medical supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, a foreman named Frank tries to impress the company's newest employee, Freddy, by showing him military drums that accidentally wound up in the basement of the building. The drum contains the remains of an army experiment gone wrong that inspired the film Night of the Living Dead. Frank accidentally unleashes the toxic gas inside the barrel, knocking them unconscious. When they wake up, Frank and Freddy discover that the body inside the tank has disappeared, believing it to have probably melted. The gas reanimates a corpse inside a meat locker, forcing Frank and Freddy to call upon their boss and warehouse owner Burt Wilson to help them deal with the situation. When the three fail to kill the walking cadaver by damaging its brain and decapitating it, Burt decides to bring the zombie to the nearby mortuary to have its dismembered parts burned in a gambit to destroy it once and for all.
Prince of Darkness (1987)
, 1h42Directed by John Carpenter
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantastic, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Demons in film, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Donald Pleasence, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong, Lisa Blount, Dennis Dun, Alice Cooper
A priest invites Professor Howard Birack and his students to join him in the basement of an abandoned Los Angeles church. He requires their assistance in investigating a mysterious cylinder containing a swirling green liquid. Among those present is Brian Marsh, a student in theoretical physics.
House of the Dead (2003)
, 1h30Directed by Uwe Boll
Origin Canada
Genres Thriller, Action, Horror
Themes Films about computing, Jeu, Medical-themed films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Films about video games, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Dystopian films, Films based on video games, Disaster films
Actors Jonathan Cherry, Tyron Leitso, Ona Grauer, Jürgen Prochnow, Ellie Cornell, Clint Howard
Two college students, Simon (Tyron Leitso) and Greg (Will Sanderson), take a boat to an island to attend a rave. They meet up with three girls: Alicia (Ona Grauer), Karma (Enuka Okuma) and Cynthia (Sonya Salomaa). Karma has a crush on Simon, Simon has a crush on Alicia, and Cynthia is Greg's girlfriend. When the five arrive at the dock, they find that they are late and the boat that is supposed to take them to the island has already left. They get a ride on a boat with a man named Victor Kirk (Jürgen Prochnow) and his first mate Salish (Clint Howard). A cop named Jordan Casper (Ellie Cornell) tries to stop them from leaving, being that Kirk is a smuggler, but they leave anyway.
Slither (2006)
, 1h35Directed by James Gunn
Origin Canada
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Comedy, Horror comedy, Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Themes Medical-themed films, Comedy science fiction films, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Comedy horror films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Disaster films
Actors Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker, Tania Saulnier, Jenna Fischer
A meteorite housing a malevolent, sentient extraterrestrial parasite crashes into the town of Wheelsy, South Carolina. While frolicking in the woods with Brenda, local car dealer Grant Grant finds the parasite and is infected by it. The parasite takes over his body and absorbs his consciousness and memories. With the alien now in control of his body, 'Grant' begins to slowly change into a tentacled slug-like monster.
Weekend at Bernie's II (1993)
, 1h37Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror, Crime
Themes Medical-themed films, Seafaring films, Transport films, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Comedy horror films, Buddy films, Disaster films
Actors Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Terry Kiser, Troy Beyer, Steve James, Barry Bostwick
The film begins with Larry Wilson (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard Parker (Jonathan Silverman), at a Manhattan morgue where they see their deceased CEO Bernie Lomax (Terry Kiser). Larry falsely claims Bernie as his uncle, so he can get some of Bernie's possessions including Bernie's credit card. At the insurance company, Larry and Richard are quizzed by their boss and Arthur Hummel (Barry Bostwick), the company's internal investigator, who ask the two if they have the US$2 million that Bernie embezzled. They deny knowing where the money is, but their boss believes they're lying and fires them. He also sends Hummel after them, giving him two weeks to prove their guilt.
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
, 2h11Directed by Robert Wise, James Fargo
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller
Themes Medical-themed films, Films based on science fiction novels, Films about viral outbreaks, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Arthur Hill, James Olson, Kate Reid, David Wayne, Paula Kelly, George Mitchell
Two crewmembers of the U.S. government's "Project Scoop" investigate the town of Piedmont, New Mexico, to retrieve the Scoop 7 satellite. They find townspeople dead in the streets and die themselves while reporting back to Scoop Mission Control. Suspecting the satellite may have brought back an extraterrestrial pathogen, Scoop Mission Control activates an elite scientific team it had previously recruited for just this type of emergency.
Lifeforce (1985)
, 1h56Directed by Tobe Hooper
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, War, Thriller, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, Films about magic and magicians, Medical-themed films, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Vampires in film, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films
Actors Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Michael Gothard
The crew of the space shuttle Churchill finds a 150-mile long spaceship hidden in the corona of Halley's Comet. The crew finds hundreds of dead, shrivelled bat-like creatures and three naked humanoid bodies (two male and one female) in suspended animation within glass containers. The crew recovers the three aliens and begins the return trip to Earth.
Chill Factor (1999)
, 1h42Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Action
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about viral outbreaks, Catastrophe épidémiologique, Buddy films, Disaster films
Actors Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth, David Paymer, Hudson Leick, Daniel Hugh Kelly
Ten years after a covert military experiment on a remote Pacific island went wrong and killed eighteen servicemen and his assistant, Dr. Richard Long (David Paymer) is still trying to forget the havoc and death that his experiment caused.
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[REC]³ Genesis (2012)
, 1h20Directed by Paco Plaza
Origin Espagne
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror comedy, Romantic comedy, Horror
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about religion, Demons in film, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Comedy horror films, Disaster films, Films about marriage
Actors Leticia Dolera, Javier Botet, Alex Monner
Koldo and Clara are about to celebrate their wedding day. The wedding is filmed by Koldo's cousin, Adrián, and their wedding photographer, Atun, plus footage cuts from other guests' mobile phones and cameras. The guests travel to the wedding reception, held in a huge mansion, on chartered coaches. Adrián films his uncle, who says he was bitten by a dog, but says he will be all right.