The rules are simple. You break them, you die…|Sep. 04, 2009|United States|84 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Drama;Horror;Science;Fiction;Thriller
Description: Carriers is a 2009 post-apocalyptic film written and directed by Àlex and David Pastor. The movie features Lou Taylor Pucci, Chris Pine, Piper Perabo, and Emily VanCamp as four survivors navigating a world devastated by a deadly viral pandemic. Their struggle to avoid infection and stay alive forms the core of the story. The film, shot in 2006, was released in the United States on September 4, 2009, following Chris Pine’s rise to fame in *Star Trek* earlier that year. It received favorable reviews and earned $5.8 million at the box office.
The story unfolds in a world where a highly contagious virus has wiped out most of humanity. Brothers Brian and Danny, along with Brian’s girlfriend Bobby and Danny’s friend Kate, embark on a journey to seek refuge at Turtle Beach, their childhood vacation home. To ensure their survival, they adhere to a set of rules established by Brian.
During their travels, the group crosses paths with Frank and his infected daughter, Jodie, whose vehicle has broken down. After a violent encounter with Frank, the group manages to escape, but their car eventually fails, forcing them to rely on Frank’s vehicle. At Frank’s urging, they head to a nearby high school rumored to have developed a cure for the virus. Upon arrival, they discover that the serum is ineffective, and the last remaining doctor is preparing to euthanize a group of infected children—and himself.
Meanwhile, Bobby contracts the virus from Jodie but hides her infection from the others. In a desperate move, Frank is left behind with Jodie, giving Brian the opportunity to take their vehicle and continue the journey. The film delves into themes of survival, morality, and the lengths people will go to in the face of an existential threat.
Cast director: Àlex Pastor
Cast actor: Lou Taylor Pucci, Chris Pine, Piper Perabo, Emily VanCamp, Christopher Meloni, Kiernan Shipka, Ron McClary, Mark Moses, Josh Berry, Tim Janis
Original name: Carriers