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A true classic sci-fi film which, will what is happening now, is even more haunting and thought provoking. Loosely based on Michael Crichton's novel released two years before the release of the film, the film is a mixture of part docudrama, science fiction, and science fact, and nail biting storyline. Packed with stunning sci-fi visuals the film is an early look to the 'killer virus' biological thriller. A government satellite crashes outside a small town in New Mexico killing everyone in it, except for a baby and an elderly tramp. Sent to Wildfire, a top secret underground lab, both survivors are studied along with the recovered satellite by a team of government scientists led by Dr Stone. (Arthur Hill) The team realize that a deadly alien virus has attached itself to the casing of the satellite, and it becomes a race around the clock understand and destroy the virus -codenamed "Andromeda" before it kills everyone on Earth. With visual effects created by Blade runner's special effects Douglas Trumbull, (2001- A Space Odyssey), Director Robert Wise's film still haunts to this day, and is fully restored and with stunning imagery for today's bluray market.

Still compelling. Another great release from Arrow.

Wasn’t aware of this film much ahead of time. Hidden gem, inspired lots of other well known sci-fi films and even the recent Wandavision with part of it. This great Arrow version comes with a range of features too, fascinating insight into the film and how it was made.