Warning Sign (1985)

In an ultra secret laboratory for the developing of biological weapons, covered as "Biotek", a research center for agriculture, a serious accident occurs, spreading a sinister bacteria in ... See full summary »

Director:

Hal Barwood

Writers:

Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins

Stars:

Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, Yaphet Kotto

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Waterston	...	Cal Morse
Kathleen Quinlan	...	Joanie Morse
Yaphet Kotto	...	Major Connolly
Jeffrey DeMunn	...	Dr. Dan Fairchild (as Jeffrey De Munn)
Richard Dysart	...	Dr. Nielsen
G.W. Bailey	...	Tom Schmidt
Jerry Hardin	...	Vic Flint
Rick Rossovich	...	Bob
Cynthia Carle	...	Dana
Scott Paulin	...	Captain Walston
Kavi Raz	...	Dr. Ramesh Kapoor
Keith Szarabajka	...	Tippett
Jack Thibeau	...	Pisarczyk
J. Patrick McNamara	...	Connolly's Aide
Tom McFadden	...	Deputy Grazie

Storyline

In an ultra secret laboratory for the developing of biological weapons, covered as "Biotek", a research center for agriculture, a serious accident occurs, spreading a sinister bacteria in the laboratory. The security guard of the complex, closes and seals the building, with all the personnel inside, making very difficult the struggle for survival, not to mention the actions that the relatives of the enclosed people are thinking to do.

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Plot Keywords:

bacteria | biological weapon | boxer shorts | quarantine | axe | 

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Taglines:

A secret experiment has gone wild - and they're all going to pay! (Video Australia)

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 August 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Contact mortel

Filming Locations:

La Crescenta, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

SLM Production Group, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The bio-hazard project codenamed "Blue Harvest" was also the original production codename for _Return of the Jedi (1983)_ in 1983. Both films were released by Twentieth Century Fox.

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Quotes

Dr. Dan Fairchild: Relax. I'm a scientist. I know what I'm doing.

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Connections

Referenced in 28 Days Later... (2002)

User Reviews

Really good mature sci-fi, if your into the Zombie genre its also worth a look.

I don't know if Zombie purists would call it a zombie film but this nice little picture stands the test of time to tonight's DVD viewing. I enjoyed almost all of it but the ending could have been better. The film makes some big comments on genetic engineering and the government/ corporation relationships regarding this. I would google this subject out and you will find some stories just as scary as this film!

Some real scares there. I like how the film doesn't make me cringe like many sci-fi/horror films of the period but actually impressed me. A hidden gem. Highly competent film that sustains almost to the end. The film involves some zombie concepts but doesn't follow the formula quite like the other films in that genre.

Great cast and the direction is restrained. The film stands the test of time so source it out.