Strain Andromeda The
Synopsis
With Strain Andromeda The, artist Anne McGuire has created an awesome and spellbinding film that throws everything from story structure to character motivation into question. Put simply, McGuire has taken Robert Wise's entire 1971 virus from outer space classic The Andromeda Strain and re-edited it shot-by-shot precisely in reverse, so that the last shot appears first and the first last, though nothing is actually running backwards. As the film unfolds (or reverts?), more and more information about how the characters and their surroundings came about is revealed to us. While initially confusing, the film quickly takes on an ominous and mesmerizing quality that defies description. The original film plot is one filled with tension in a 'race against time' which only adds to this effect. -Michael Sippings, Brighton Cinematheque
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne McGuire
- Original Title
- Strain Andromeda The
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne McGuire
Anne McGuire
Department Leadership Roster
Anne McGuire
Editor
Anne McGuire
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strain Andromeda The
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strain Andromeda The about?
With Strain Andromeda The, artist Anne McGuire has created an awesome and spellbinding film that throws everything from story structure to character motivation into question. Put simply, McGuire has taken Robert Wise's entire 1971 virus from outer space classic The Andromeda Strain and re-edited it shot-by-shot precisely in reverse, so that the last shot appears first and the first last, though nothing is actually running backwards. As the film unfolds (or reverts?), more and more information about how the characters and their surroundings came about is revealed to us. While initially confusing, the film quickly takes on an ominous and mesmerizing quality that defies description. The original film plot is one filled with tension in a 'race against time' which only adds to this effect. -Michael Sippings, Brighton Cinematheque
Who directed Strain Andromeda The?
Strain Andromeda The was directed by Anne McGuire.
Who stars in Strain Andromeda The?
The principal cast of Strain Andromeda The includes Not specified.
When was Strain Andromeda The released and how long is it?
Strain Andromeda The was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.