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Growth

Growth

20105.31h 30mNR

Overview

In 1989, a breakthrough in "advanced parasitic research" on Cuttyhunk Island gave scientists a jump in human evolution. Initial tests proved promising, as subjects experienced heightened physical and mental strength and awareness. But - something in the experiment went horribly wrong, and the island mysteriously lost three quarters of its population.

Directed by Gabriel Cowan
Written by Gabriel Cowan, Devin Zimmerman, John Suits
Produced by Amiee Clark
Box OfficeBudget: $300K0

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Top Cast

Mircea Monroe

Mircea Monroe

Jamie Ackerman

Christopher Shand

Christopher Shand

Justin Roberts

Brian Krause

Brian Krause

Marco

Nora Kirkpatrick

Nora Kirkpatrick

Kirstin Daniels

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Larkin Holberman

Lou Richards

Lou Richards

Dr. Macavire

Ian Patrick Williams

Ian Patrick Williams

Mason Lane

Alexi Wasser

Alexi Wasser

Sarah Holberman

Mackenzie Brooke Smith

Mackenzie Brooke Smith

Gwen Anderson

Valerie Mya

Valerie Mya

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About Growth

Growth is a horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 2010 exploring themes of island, experiment, outbreak. Directed by Gabriel Cowan, it stars Mircea Monroe, Christopher Shand, Brian Krause. In 1989, a breakthrough in "advanced parasitic research" on Cuttyhunk Island gave scientists a jump in human evolution. Initial tests proved promising, as subjects experienced heightened physical and mental strength and awareness. But - something in the experiment went horribly wrong, and the island mysteriously lost three quarters of its population.

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