”Virus” is a 1999 American science fiction horror film directed by John Bruno.
Release Date: January 15, 1999.
Genre: Science Fiction Horror.
Director: John Bruno.
Cast:
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Kelly “Kit” Foster.
- William Baldwin as Steve Baker.
- Donald Sutherland as Captain Robert Everton.
- Joanna Pacuła as Nadia Vinogradova.
- Marshall Bell as J.W. Woods Jr.
- Sherman Augustus as Richie Mason.l
- Cliff Curtis as Hiko.
- Julio Oscar Mechoso as Squeaky.
- Levan Uchaneishvili as Captain Alexi.
Where to Watch: “Virus” is available for rent or purchase on platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.
Virus is a 1999 American science fiction horror film directed by John Bruno and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, William Baldwin, and Donald Sutherland. Based on the comic book of the same name by Chuck Pfarrer, the film follows the crew of a tugboat who discover a deserted Russian research vessel harboring a malevolent extraterrestrial entity that seeks to turn humanity into cyborg slaves.
Upon its release, Virus was both a critical and commercial failure, grossing less than half of its $75 million budget. It holds a 14% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus stating: “Despite its great special effects, this movie’s predictability greatly undermines its intensity.” Metacritic reports a weighted average score of 19 out of 100, indicating “overwhelming dislike.” Critics found the film derivative and unoriginal, with Roger Ebert giving it a particularly scathing review.
Despite its initial reception, Virus has since gained a cult following, with some viewers appreciating its special effects and creature designs. One Reddit user commented, “This movie is criminally underrated. It gets a pretty bad rep, but I honestly thought it was super fun. Def kinda cheesy, but the special FX were insanely creepy.”
For those interested in experiencing Virus firsthand, it is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
For a visual glimpse into the film, here’s the official trailer: