Evil Gene, The (2016)
Starring Richard Speight, Jr., Cameron Richardson, Lindsey Ginter
Directed by Kathryn F. Taylor
Scientists work every day to firmly plant an analytical finger upon what causes maladies in the human psyche, such as what exactly makes people sometimes fly into an uncontrollable rage. Upbringing? Chemical imbalance? Whatever the cause might be, rest assured that there is a cure for such an affliction – now, how one deals with that issue is another set of circumstances entirely. Shall we enter this secret lab and discuss The Evil Gene?
Directed by Kathryn F. Taylor, this eerie presentation focuses on FBI agent Griff Crenshaw (Speight) and his investigation into the death of a doctor who was working at a correctional facility that documents and attempts to treat patients with a “rage disorder” – sounds like trouble already. The already uphill battle to solve the doc’s death quickly becomes compounded when a troublesome new inmate (Anthony Fernandez) arrives, and the warden (Ginter) is only too happy to let this mess roll off her back like nothing ever took place – trouble all around!
Soon afterwards, Griff begins to question his own sanity – is the stress of this case really taking a toll, or is there something much bigger at play behind these maximum security walls? Agent Crenshaw is no newcomer when it comes to personal tragedy, as you’ll get the info within the film itself, and it only adds a nice counterpunch to the already interesting series of events that unfold as this movie rolls along.
Speight works wonders with his role as the doggedly determined G-man, teetering back and forth between stoic professionalism and uncomfortable pedestrian to something seriously evil. Unfortunately the remainder of the performances are just inert and uninspiring, but please don’t let that throw you from what looks like a fun watch. Despite its low-budget appearance, Taylor’s direction is not in vain, and she makes the most out of what’s available to her and in the end pulls off a fairly decent psychological thriller.
Worth a watch if you’re wondering what internally pisses you off, but be careful… you might be surprised by what your trigger-point is.
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