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Subject Two (2006): Cast & Plot

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Subject Two is a 2006 sci-fi thriller starring Christian Oliver as Adam Schmidt, Jürgen Jones and Philip Chidel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Subject Two (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Thriller , Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Subject Two About?

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

Death has its side effects. A doctor invents a resurrection formula and tests it by killing his assistant over and over and over again

Subject Two Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • human experimentation
  • close up of eyes
  • fighting in snow
  • shot in the head
  • hiking in snow
  • cabin in the mountains
  • close up of mouth
  • resuscitation
  • left out in the cold
  • nanobot
  • pocket knife
  • throat cut
+38 more
  • chopping wood
  • drinking from a flask
  • pins and needles feeling
  • man vomits
  • psychotronic film
  • bloody wound
  • chalet
  • serial murder
  • miniature tape recorder
  • headache remedy
  • snowshoeing
  • hunter becomes hunted
  • no opening credits
  • starts with a murder
  • scenes during opening and closing credits
  • suicide attempt
  • deep snow
  • assisted suicide
  • stitched wound
  • garrotte
  • slit wrists
  • exsanguination
  • stabbed in the back
  • blue eyes
  • medical volunteer
  • neck scar
  • bare chested male
  • revolver
  • insensate
  • back surgery
  • rejuvenation potion
  • man believed dead is alive
  • foot chase
  • head injury
  • hit by a vehicle
  • fireplace poker as a weapon
  • shot between the eyes
  • assumed identity
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Cast & crew

Subject Two Cast & Characters

Christian Oliver leads the cast as Adam Schmidt, with Jürgen Jones as The Hunter and Philip Chidel as Subject One.

Also Starring in Subject Two

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Plot

Subject Two Plot Summary

What happens in Subject Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Adam Schmidt, a medical student, is lured to a cabin far from civilization and volunteers to undergo a brutal experiment: he is repeatedly killed and revived through a mysterious serum crafted by Dr. Franklin Vick. The procedure begins under the watch of the enigmatic doctor, while the young man grapples with the idea of testing the limits between life and death.

The early stages seem to work for the subject designated as Subject Two, who initially responds well to the revival process. Yet the illusion of success quickly falters as he endures violent seizures and searing pain, repeatedly begging the doctor to kill him or allow him to end his suffering. The desperation reveals the heavy toll of tampering with mortality, even before the deeper consequences emerge.

Full summary

The whole story of Subject Two, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Subject Two?

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

Question 1 of 10

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What is Adam Schmidt studying when he is lured to the remote cabin?

Details

Subject Two Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Sujet n°2” and “הזדמנות שניה”.

Also known as
  • Sujet n°2
  • הזדמנות שניה
  • Образец два
  • 실험대상 2호
  • Denek İki
  • 再生实验

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FAQ

Subject Two FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Subject Two?

Subject Two runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Subject Two released?

Subject Two was released on January 20, 2006.

Who is in the cast of Subject Two?

Subject Two stars Christian Oliver as Adam Schmidt, Jürgen Jones as The Hunter and Philip Chidel as Subject One, among 6 credited actors.

Does Subject Two have a post-credit scene?

No. Subject Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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