Bacterium
“Invade. Infect. Mutate. Devour.”
Synopsis
A madman unleashes a biological weapon powerful enough to wipe out life on earth in this apocalyptic horror story. As the flesh-eating bacteria spreads, people drop like flies and a top secret military team is called in to stop the outbreak. But the maniac may just succeed: By the time the experts are called in, the contagion has taken on a life of its own.
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Alison Whitney
Beth
Benjamin Kanes
Jiggs
Miya Sagara
Brook
Andrew Kranz
Chandler
Tom Cikoski
Senator Clairmont
Shelley Dague
Karin
Jessica Day
Major Larson
Chuck McMahon
Dr. Boskovic
Rob Monkiewicz
Jed
A.J. Khan
Jed's Babe
John Paul Fedele
Captain Forrester
Michael R. Thomas
Rep. Thorndyke
Carl Burrows
Radio Operator
Buzz Cartier
Dr. Clarkson
Panhead Fred Bauer
Head Biker
Joyce Corbo
Biker
John Degro
Biker
Greg Ensel
Biker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Piper
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett Piper
- Original Score
- Jon Greathouse
- Original Title
- Bacterium
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- E.I. Independent Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Piper
Brett Piper
Jon Greathouse
Marc Cavello
Samuel Benedict, Jeffrey Faoro, Michael L. Raso, Michael A. Weiss
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Sullivan
Stunt Coordinator
Brett Piper
Writer
Brett Piper
Director
Jon Greathouse
Original Music Composer
Marc Cavello
Director of Photography
Samuel Benedict
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bacterium
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bacterium about?
A madman unleashes a biological weapon powerful enough to wipe out life on earth in this apocalyptic horror story. As the flesh-eating bacteria spreads, people drop like flies and a top secret military team is called in to stop the outbreak. But the maniac may just succeed: By the time the experts are called in, the contagion has taken on a life of its own.
Who directed Bacterium?
Bacterium was directed by Brett Piper.
Who stars in Bacterium?
The principal cast of Bacterium includes Alison Whitney, Benjamin Kanes, Miya Sagara, Andrew Kranz, Tom Cikoski.
When was Bacterium released and how long is it?
Bacterium was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Bacterium?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bacterium was composed by Jon Greathouse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bacterium?
Bacterium holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).