Flashburn

About This Movie

Flashburn is a gritty little gem from 2017 that dives into the depths of human desperation and scientific morality. Wes Nolan, played with a raw intensity, awakens in a deserted warehouse, grappling with amnesia and his captor, the enigmatic Lazarus. The atmosphere is thick with tension, a palpable sense of dread as Wes navigates his fractured memories and the looming threat of an Ebola outbreak. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the viewer to absorb the unsettling environment and the ethical quandaries of virology. Its practical effects, while not extravagant, are effective in creating a sense of realism in the horror of disease and captivity. The film leaves you pondering the lengths one might go to for survival.

Explores themes of morality in science and desperation.Practical effects enhance the chilling atmosphere.Character-driven narrative focuses on Wes's struggle.