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Germ (2013): Cast & Plot

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Germ is a 2013 horror film directed by John Craddock, starring Michael Flores as Max, Marguerite Sundberg and Bernard Setaro Clark. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Germ (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
John Craddock
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Germ About?

The premise of Germ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A military attempt to destroy a satellite results in a devastating space-borne epidemic striking a small, isolated town. Deputy Max Brody and his girlfriend Brooke find themselves fighting for survival against hordes of infected residents and soldiers. As cannibalism spreads rapidly, they must struggle to protect themselves and those they care about from a gruesome fate. The outbreak threatens everyone, forcing them to confront a desperate fight for survival.

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Cast & crew

Germ Cast & Characters

Michael Flores leads the cast as Max, with Marguerite Sundberg as Brooke and Bernard Setaro Clark as Davidson. Directed by John Craddock; 13 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Germ Plot Summary

What happens in Germ from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a man in a medical containment suit running through the forest, chased by a bloodied man who screams. The pursuer falls, and as the scene lingers, the bloodied man clutches his head before the back of his skull explodes.

Forty hours earlier, in the same woods, Brooke Marguerite Sundberg goes for a jog. She is joined by local deputy Max Michael Flores, and the two share a quiet moment that leads to an intimate encounter in the trees. Elsewhere, a small group of military personnel sets up a mobile missile launcher on a hill, tasked with shooting down an orbiting satellite. As the missile fires, the satellite is struck by a meteorite and explodes, and the meteorite continues on toward Earth.

Full summary

The whole story of Germ, scene by scene

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Videos

Germ Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Germ.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Germ?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What profession does Max hold in the town?

Cars

Cars in Germ

14 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 14 cars
  • 1995 Chevrolet Caprice in Germ 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Caprice in Germ 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 2007 Chrysler Sebring in Germ 2007 Chrysler Sebring Important role
  • 1998 Dodge Ram in Germ 1998 Dodge Ram Important role
Details

Germ Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “End of Time - Der Tod liegt in der Luft” and “Микроб”.

Also known as
  • End of Time - Der Tod liegt in der Luft
  • Микроб
  • Germ Z
  • A Z csírasejt
  • 인펙션
  • 超级细菌

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FAQ

Germ FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Germ, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Germ?

Germ runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Germ released?

Germ was released on March 12, 2013.

Who directed Germ?

Germ was directed by John Craddock.

More films by John Craddock

Who is in the cast of Germ?

Germ stars Michael Flores as Max, Marguerite Sundberg as Brooke and Bernard Setaro Clark as Davidson, among 13 credited actors.

Does Germ have a post-credit scene?

No. Germ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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