It’s Alive

It’s Alive

(1974)

In a bleak and decaying city, where the echoes of a forgotten past resonate through the crumbling buildings, “It’s Alive” follows the captivating journey of Dr. Evelyn Cross, an ambitious biologist haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter. When a series of unusual experiments in genetic engineering return unexpected results, Evelyn finds herself caught in a whirlwind of ethics and ambition. After years of research, she successfully revives a long-extinct mammal, a woolly mammoth, but the miracle quickly spirals out of control when it becomes clear that the creature is not as lifeless as she believed.

As Evelyn grapples with the consequences of her reckless ambition, she is joined by Theo, a passionate environmental activist with a deep-seated distrust of science. Their initial clashes blossom into an unexpected alliance as they confront a shadowy corporation intent on exploiting Evelyn’s discovery. As the mammoth begins to exhibit signs of intelligence and emotion, questions arise about the ethics of creation and the value of life, sending the duo on a race against time to protect their creation from those who see it merely as a marketable asset.

The mammoth, affectionately named Leo, becomes a central character, conveying depth and personality that challenges human understanding. Through Leo, the series delves into themes of grief, redemption, and the responsibility that comes with playing god. As Evelyn forms a bond with Leo, she confronts her past, finding solace and purpose in nurturing a new life. Meanwhile, Theo metamorphoses from a critic to a staunch ally, advocating for both the mammoth and the environmental issues he championed before.

Set against a backdrop of a society wrestling with the implications of biotechnology, “It’s Alive” is a gripping exploration of what it means to create life, the morality behind scientific discovery, and the ties that bind humanity to the natural world. The series culminates in a breathtaking finale that will leave viewers questioning the boundaries between nature and nurture, and the true essence of what it means to be alive. As the lines blur between mentor and monster, the stakes rise, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating what will unfold next in this beautifully haunting narrative.

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Rating

MovieScout Rating 56

Genres

Horror,Science Fiction

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Director

Larry Cohen

Cast

John P. Ryan
Sharon Farrell
Andrew Duggan
Guy Stockwell
Michael Ansara
William Wellman Jr.
Robert Emhardt

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