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Quarantine

1989Movie1 h 32 min

42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

Summary

In a futuristic society being decimated by plague, a fascist movement seizes power and quarantines not only the plague victims, but anyone related to them. Rebels trying to assassinate a particularly reactionary senator stumble onto a computer programmer trying to track and eradicate the disease.

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  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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  • Keeps you on edge.
  • Draws you into power games.
  • Leaves you shaken.
  • Weighs on you.
  • Holds up a mirror.

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Tropes

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