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DNA (1997)

DNA poster
Directed by
William Mesa
Genre
action film, science fiction film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
15+
Rating
4.1 of 10 from 67 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A group of scientists and soldiers must survive in the jungle against a genetically engineered creature. They are hunted by a monstrous predator that escapes from a laboratory.

fast-pacedsuspensefulgrittyadventurousintensefreneticpulpy

What happens

DNA is a 1996 American science fiction action film starring Mark Dacascos and Jürgen Prochnow, and directed by William Mesa. Filming took place in the Philippines. The film was retitled ADN - La menace for its French DVD release, and Scarabée for its television showing. It is also known as Genetic Code in some areas of Europe and Genosaur (Russian: "Генозавр") in Russia. The film was influenced by Alien, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Predator and cannibal films. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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