Mutants is a French science-fiction horror film based on a screenplay from Louis-Paul Desanges and David Morlet[1] It was directed by French filmmaker David Morlet and stars Hélène de Fougerolles, Dida Diafat and Francis Renaud.[2]
| Mutants | |
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 Official Teaser Poster | |
| Directed by | David Morlet |
| Written by | Louis-Paul Desanges David Morlet |
| Produced by | Alain Benguigui Thomas Verhaeghe |
| Starring | Hélène de Fougerolles Dida Diafat Francis Renaud |
| Cinematography | Nicolas Massart |
| Edited by | David Morlet |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | CTV International Barnholtz Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Plot edit
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A virus has transformed the vast majority of humanity into bloodthirsty, zombie creatures. Marco and Sonia are young couple fleeing the "mutants" and trying to fight their way to a military base. But when Marco himself becomes infected in an attack, the pregnant Sonia must fight the worst enemy – the man she loves.[3]
Cast edit
- Hélène de Fougerolles as Sonia[4]
- Francis Renaud as Marco
- Dida Diafat as Virgile
- Marie-Sohna Condé as Perez
- Nicolas Briançon as Franck
- Luz Mandon as Dany
- Driss Ramdi as Abel
- Grégory Givernaud as Paul
- Justine Bruneau de la Salle as young girl
- Jérémy Loth as mutant
- Sébastien Rouquette as mutant
- Frédéric Troussier as mutant
- Cyril Hipaux as mutant
- Nicolas Leprêtre as mutant
- Cécile Corsalan as mutant
- Emmanuel Lanzi as stuntman mutant
- Frédéric Alhinho as stuntman mutant
- Yves Girard as stuntman mutant
- Patrick Vo as stuntman mutant
- Marie Dang as stuntwoman mutant
Production edit
The film was shot in a bleak Picardy, scorched in snow and sluiced down in gray.[5]
Release edit
Mutants premiered on 31 January 2009 as part of the Gérardmer Film Festival[6] and participated in the Festival du Film Français au Japon on 13 March 2009.[7] The United States distribution rights for the film were acquired by IFC Festival Direct[8] and the company was due to release it on 10 February 2010 at Festival Direct on Demand.[9] IFC Films set the US DVD and Blu-ray release for the 26 October 2010.[10]
References edit
- ^ Silva, Ulises (5 November 2009). "Review of French Pa zombie flick Mutant". Quiet Earth. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ Weinberg, Scott (16 July 2009). "Fantasia Fest 2009: 'Mutants' Review". Fearnet. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ Allen, Michael (26 January 2010). "When Mutants Attack!". 28 Days Later Analysis. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ Kapoor, Rahul (13 December 2009). "Indian cinema is made for everyone: Helene de Fougerolles". Realbollywood News. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ Brown, Todd (19 July 2009). "Fantasia 09 Review: Mutants". Twitch. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "Hors compétition" [Non-competition program] (in French). Festival Gérardmer. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ Mahoney, Sean (14 May 2009). "Aim for the Beret! – 'Mutants' Delivers Gore, Violence & French Zombies". The Flick Cast. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "IFC OnDemand Trailer: Mutants". Dread Central. 4 February 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "IFC Films' Festival Direct Trailer for 'Mutants'". Bloody Disgusting. 4 February 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "Tons of Horror Heading Home From IFC – The Human Centipede and More!". Dread Central. 8 October 2012. (registration required).
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