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THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN (1971)—A satellite crash-lands near a small town, unleashing a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that rapidly kills almost everyone in its path. A team of elite scientists is assembled at a high-tech underground lab to study and contain the organism, dubbed “Andromeda.” As they race against time to prevent a global catastrophe, they unravel the organism’s complex biology and face harrowing challenges, including a catastrophic lab malfunction. Can they stop Andromeda before it’s too late?
Welcome to the extraordinary pairing of two Hollywood treasures, Michael Crichton and Robert Wise. Join us for this truly sci-fi redux as we revisit the brilliance of The Andromeda Strain (1971). We’ll talk about its direction, writing, cast, and the usual key elements that make it a gripping tale of biological terror. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys descends into the sterile depths of a place teeming with secrets and a ticking clock that could seal humanity’s fate.
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THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN (1971)—A satellite crash-lands near a small town, unleashing a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that rapidly kills almost everyone in its path. A team of elite scientists is assembled at a high-tech underground lab to study and contain the organism, dubbed “Andromeda.” As they race against time to prevent a global catastrophe, they unravel the organism’s complex biology and face harrowing challenges, including a catastrophic lab malfunction. Can they stop Andromeda before it’s too late?
Welcome to the extraordinary pairing of two Hollywood treasures, Michael Crichton and Robert Wise. Join us for this truly sci-fi redux as we revisit the brilliance of The Andromeda Strain (1971). We’ll talk about its direction, writing, cast, and the usual key elements that make it a gripping tale of biological terror. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys descends into the sterile depths of a place teeming with secrets and a ticking clock that could seal humanity’s fate.
SHOW LINKS:
Get Tim’s Book THE DEAD NEXT DOOR
Do you like our show? Want more cool stuff? Help us continue…
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