The Scientist

He found a cure that kills.

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An unconventional scientist, struggling to care for his terminally-ill wife, embarks on a journey to develop a cure for her. However, his methods of treatment and tampering with human DNA, could lead to the extinction of humanity.

Released: Sep 21, 2020

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Robb Hudspeth

Steve Unger

Kristin Keith

Darlene Unger

Addison McGarry

Lilly Unger

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