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Invasion (1997 Film)
''Invasion'' is a 1997 miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Robin Cook. It starred Luke Perry, Kim Cattrall and Rebecca Gayheart. Plot Small rocks fall from the sky which, when touched, trigger a latent virus that has always existed in humans and begins mutating them into an alien species. Taking advantage of its hive mentality, the aliens are absolutely dedicated to transforming every human on Earth and do so with alarming swiftness. Only a small group of remaining humans have the medical knowledge to devise antibodies to reverse the effects of the virus. Cast * Luke Perry : Beau Stark * Kim Cattrall : Dr. Sheila Moran * Rebecca Gayheart : Cassy Winthrope * Christopher Orr : Pitt Henderson * Jon Polito : Detective Kemper * Neal McDonough : Randy North * Rosanna DeSoto : Nancy Ochoa * Cástulo Guerra : Eugene Ochoa * Michael Warren : Dr. Harlan McCoy * Chuck McCann : chairman of health committee * Tim DeKay : Mike Landry * Jason Schombing : Assistant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invasion (Cook Novel)
''Invasion'' is a 1997 thriller novel by American author Robin Cook. The book was adapted into the 1997 miniseries of the same name. Plot From the icy vastness of outer space, an alien virus arrives on earth contained in a tiny black disk. Those who pick up the disk are infected by the virus which spreads rapidly with flu like symptoms. The first human to pick up the disk and be infected is Beau Stark, an ambitious 21-year-old young man. The virus starts by giving him flu like symptoms but within a few hours he is not only free of the symptoms but also infused with new energy and power. His girlfriend Cassy notices major personality changes and an obsession with environment. The man who was all for banning big dogs in the city suddenly acquires one and proceeds to infest it. The virus apparently infects all life forms on earth. Meanwhile, the first invasion & infestation having succeeded the disk sends a signal, inviting millions more disks to come. Those who handle the disks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |