Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Matt Mercer | ... | Riley | |
Marianna Palka | ... | Crystal Young | |
Morgan Peter Brown | ... | BJ | |
Anna Lore | ... | Harper | |
Laurel Vail | ... | Brenda | |
Peter Cilella | ... | James | |
John Ennis | ... | Special Agent Dalton | |
Najarra Townsend | ... | Samantha | |
Richard Riehle | ... | Deuce Gelman | |
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Suzanne Voss | ... | Margie |
Charley Koontz | ... | Zain | |
Alice Macdonald | ... | Alice Patrick (archive footage) | |
Ruben Pla | ... | Doctor | |
Caroline Williams | ... | Sam's Mom (archive footage) | |
Joanna Sotomura | ... | Debbie |
Only a few hours after an unfortunate one-night stand, Riley, a social worker, realises that just like Samantha, he too is infected with the necrotic STD, experiencing ominous angry symptoms of the abominable malady. Furthermore, as the highly contagious disease devours his feeble flesh, desperate Riley must try to locate the original patient zero throughout the city of Los Angeles with the intention to find a cure, while at the same time, a driven detective is after him. But in the meantime, the virus keeps spreading while the plague's original carrier is still on the loose. Written by Nick Riganas
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first installment, I wasn't sure that a sequel could really add much to the general plot line. I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the impressive acting, well rounded characters and introduction of a whole back-story to the original film. This movie works well as both a sequel and a stand alone feature, so you don't have to have seen the first film to enjoy this one. Although lacking the shocking impact of the first, this film is an explanation of the protagonist and their motives, as well as exploring what people have 'Contracted' in more detail and depth. A great new spin on the usual offerings within this genre and well worth an evenings viewing.