Pathogen Blu-ray (original) (raw)

AGFA | 2006 | 66 min | Not rated | Apr 26, 2022

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Pathogen

(2006)

Pathogen Blu-ray offers decent video and audio in this still fan-pleasing Blu-ray release

An infection which appears to be caused by a bacteria in the water turns out to be more. A fourteen-year-old student, Dannie, feels the real cause is linked to her recurring dreams. When the infection reaches an epidemic level. it becomes clear that this infection not only kills, but restores the body to a minimally functioning state where the infected become the "living-dead". This unique twist on the classic zombie theme, centers around the highly-intuitive Dannie Jacobs and a group of four other middle school students who try to save their friends, their town and themselves in spite of the odds against them. While they are desperately trying to find an answer before it's too late, they meet researcher Sue who may hold the key to the infection and Dannie's dreams.

For more about Pathogen and the Pathogen Blu-ray release, see Pathogen Blu-ray Review published by Brian Orndorf on April 9, 2022 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.5 out of 5.

Director: Emily Hagins
Writer: Emily Hagins
Starring: Rose Kent-McGlew

, Alec Herskowitz, Tiger Darrow
Producer: Emily Hagins

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Pathogen Blu-ray Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf, April 9, 2022

2006's "Pathogen" puts a film critic in quite a precarious position. On one hand, the movie is created by 12-year-old Emily Hagins, who pours her love of cinema, especially horror pictures, into the making of this no-budget production. On the other hand, the movie is made by a pre-teen perhaps unprepared for the technical challenges of the process. "Pathogen" is a riff on zombie outbreak endeavors, this time taking the action to the suburbs of Austin, TX, where the undead are rising, putting five middle-schoolers in a difficult position to save the world. It's a backyard effort from Hagins, who's sincere in her quest to follow her dream and realize her screenplay, but it's hard to imagine this feature being of any interest to someone who doesn't have a personal connection to the helmer.

In Austin, a mishap at a nanotechnology lab has introduced a virus into the water supply, and those infected are gradually turned into zombies. As the public panics, monitoring the situation, 12-year-old Dannie (Rose Kent-McGlew) realizes her doomsday dreams are coming true, joining up with a handful of her schoolmates to better understand what's happening, working to figure out a way to stop the viral spread.

"Pathogen" has the cinematic presence of a home movie, but Hagins puts in some work to put her stamp on the zombie subgenre, offering an opening act that explores the origin of the viral issue (blame it on a bumbling janitor). She also presents decent character introductions, as Dannie is the center of the storm, dealing with nightmares about the zombie apocalypse that've come true, requiring some hallway management with other classmates confused about the growing threat. Dialogue is modest and performances are what one expects from this type of entertainment, and Hagins tries to make something out nothing, though she can't always conquer audio issues. Camerawork is a bit more successful, with the helmer noticeably working on ideas for coverage and movement. "Pathogen" is trying its best, delivering hellraising in the obvious peace of Austin, but those expecting a more professionally assembled endeavor should probably seek thrills elsewhere.

Pathogen Blu-ray, Video Quality

"Pathogen" was a digital video production created with commercial grade cameras. The AVC encoded image (1.33:1 aspect ratio) presentation only gets so far with limited resolution, but there's a passable sense of frame information throughout the viewing experience, following the action into homes, schools, a grocery store, and the streets of Austin, TX. Color is acceptable, reflecting equipment capabilities and some degree of age.

Pathogen Blu-ray, Audio Quality

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA is also working uphill with the technical demands of "Pathogen," finding the sound recording quite uneven, which is perceptible during the listening experience. It's not a movie that emphasizes anything beyond scoring cues and soundtrack selections, which remain passably clear. Dialogue exchanges are restrained by microphone usage, with some lines muddy or faint, but this is an inherent issue.

Pathogen Blu-ray, Special Features and Extras

• Commentary features writer/director Emily Hagins.
• "Theatrical Premiere Q&A" (6:40, SD) is a brief discussion of "Pathogen" from 2006, with writer/director Emily Hagins joined by the cast and her mother as they field questions from the audience.
• "Party Killer" (8:36, SD) is a 2007 short film by Emily Hagins.
• "Zombie Girl: The Movie" (91:06, SD) is a feature-length documentary about Emily Hagins and the making of "Pathogen." I actually covered the picture way back in 2009, and the review is found here.
• A Trailer has not been included on this release.

Pathogen Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation

Again, "Pathogen" is made by a 12-year-old person who loves movies and wanted to make one of her own. The ambition is lovely, but the experience of sitting through the film isn't quite as electric. Hagins has gone on to other features, including the 2017 Netflix offering, "Coin Heist," and it's impressive to see her work her way into a career, which is amazing. "Pathogen" is her first offering as a writer/director, and it should be approached as simply as that, detailing the big dreams of an amateur with a hunger to play bloody games with a big kids, and she actually made it happen.

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