Mutants (2009 film) explained

Mutants
Director:David Morlet
Producer:Alain Benguigui
Thomas Verhaeghe
Starring:Hélène de Fougerolles
Dida Diafat
Francis Renaud
Cinematography:Nicolas Massart
Editing:David Morlet
Studio:Sombrero Productions
Région Picardie
CNC
Cofinova 4
Canal+
CinéCinéma
TPS Star
Distributor:CTV International
Barnholtz Entertainment
Runtime:95 minutes
Country:France
Language:French

Mutants is a French science-fiction horror film based on a screenplay from Louis-Paul Desanges and David Morlet It was directed by French filmmaker David Morlet and stars Hélène de Fougerolles, Dida Diafat and Francis Renaud.

Plot

A virus has transformed the vast majority of humanity into bloodthirsty, zombie creatures. Marco and Sonia are young couple fleeing the "mutants" and trying to fight their way to a military base. But when Marco himself becomes infected in an attack, the pregnant Sonia must fight the worst enemy – the man she loves.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in a bleak Picardy, scorched in snow and sluiced down in gray.

Release

Mutants premiered on 31 January 2009 as part of the Gérardmer Film Festival and participated in the Festival du Film Français au Japon on 13 March 2009. The United States distribution rights for the film were acquired by IFC Festival Direct and the company was due to release it on 10 February 2010 at Festival Direct on Demand. IFC Films set the US DVD and Blu-ray release for the 26 October 2010.