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Birdemic's director made a movie about kidney transplants and obsession. No, really.
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IMDb
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Replica (2005)

so-bad-it's-goodDIY sci-fimedical melodrama

Overview

DramaScience FictionRomanceThriller

Suffering from kidney failure, Joe, a computer chip salesman goes through an organ transplant administered by Dr. Evelyn Tyler who is a biogeneticist for Therapeutic Technology located at 1 DNA Drive. Joe is not only grateful for his new kidney, but he becomes interested and obsessed in Dr. Tyler who shows him the world of miraculous, amazing and wonderful biotechnology. But this seemingly technological panacea is also filled with uncertainty, danger and dilemma that changes their lives forever.

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cloningbirdemic
biotech ethicsobsession and gratitudeidentity after traumacorporate medicine

Standout Aspects

Direction

James Nguyen's signature wooden dialogue delivery returns.

Production

1 DNA Drive might be the best fictional address ever committed to film.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater 3000-style roast sessions required.·Background: 66 minutes of glorious chaos you won't stop laughing at.
Heads up:Disturbing: Awkward romantic tension between patient and doctor played dead serious.
James Nguyen

Director

James Nguyen

ReleasedApr 1, 2005
Runtime1h 6m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Budget$7K
Moviehead Pictures

Top Cast

James Nguyen

James Nguyen

Himself

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Made four years before Birdemic, this proves James Nguyen's style was fully formed: earnest techno-babble, stilted romance, and complete disregard for conventional filmmaking.

Cultural

Part of the 'so-bad-it's-good' canon that rewards group viewing with sarcastic commentary—Nguyen unintentionally pioneered interactive cinema before it was cool.

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REPLICA (2005) Teaser Trailer (BAD QUALITY) (Directed by James Nguyen)

REPLICA (2005) Teaser Trailer (BAD QUALITY) (Directed by James Nguyen)

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