Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen
Pathogen

American Genre Film Archive

Pathogen

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This special limited edition embossed slipcover is limited to 2,500 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Conceived when filmmaker Emily Hagins was 12 and released when she was 15, PATHOGEN is one of the most accomplished horror movies ever made by a person before they could legally drive a car. A mysterious technology has transformed the residents of Austin, TX into flesh-craving zombies. Armed with a knife, an axe, and many pairs of flip-flops, middleschooler Dannie and her pee-wee zombie squad take to the streets to battle undead parents, teens, and even a toddler. With an impressive devotion to editing and storytelling, PATHOGEN delivers eyeball gouging, decapitations, and knife fights, along with an endearing perspective that could only originate from a teenager. AGFA + Bleeding Skull! are overjoyed to give PATHOGEN its first-ever wide release, complete with ZOMBIE GIRL: THE MOVIE—a feature-length documentary about the making of the movie.

directed by: Emily Hagins
starring: Rose Kent-McGlew, Tiger Darrow
2006 / 66 min / 1.33:1 / English Stereo

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Preserved from the original digital video master
  • Commentary with director Emily Hagins & Bleeding Skull’s Annie Choi
  • Cast and crew Q&A from the 2006 theatrical premiere
  • Short: PARTY KILLER (2007), directed by Emily Hagins
  • Bonus movie: ZOMBIE GIRL: THE MOVIE (2009), a feature-length documentary on the making of PATHOGEN, directed by Justin Johnson, Aaron Marshall, and Erik Mauck
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.372093 / 5 from 129 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Pathogen, a limited edition slipcover, features a well-received zombie flick directed by a young filmmaker. The film's engaging story and talented cast have garnered positive reviews. The documentary on its making and the special release add to its appeal, though opinions on the film itself are mixed.

Summary topics

  • making of documentary (9%): Customers expressed appreciation for the inclusion of a documentary about the making of the movie, as well.
  • zombie flick (13%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the zombie flick, describing it as great, excellent, and surprisingly competent.
  • film praise (28%): Customers keep praising the movie, describing it as the best movie ever made by a 12-year-old.
  • film story (9%): It was observed by customers that the story of this film is well-made and entertaining.
  • product packaging (8%): It was observed by customers that the packaging of this product is excellent and well-liked.

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Review highlights

  • "Decent Film with Fantastic Making Of Documentary" — Casey K.
  • "Fun little fright flick!" — Matthew B.
  • "Excellent slipcover and packaging." — Jarrett B.

Reviews

Early DIY horror

"Pretty rough around the edges since it was shot by a teenager on a micro-budget, but the passion behind it is obvious. Kinda neat just seeing zombie stuff from that era. The documentary itself is worth the price."

— CHAN T. (5/5)

Youthful Horror, Restored with Heart

"AGFA + Bleeding Skull give Pathogen the boutique rescue it deserves. Hagins’ scrappy, twelve‑year‑old zombie epic gains clarity without losing its camcorder grit, and the extras—especially Zombie Girl—turn it into a full portrait of youthful horror ambition."

— Shawn G. (4/5)

Made with Whatever Was Available

"Pathogen is the kind of film I find almost impossible not to admire. It was made by Emily Hagins when she was incredibly young, and while you can obviously see the limitations, that is also a huge part of its charm. It is homemade horror in the truest sense, with friends, practical effects, whatever locations were available, and a genuine love of the genre holding everything together. I had fun with it, but more than that I found myself impressed by the sheer determination it must have taken to actually make the thing. It is rough, awkward, and completely sincere. Exactly the sort of outsider filmmaking that feels at home with AGFA."

— Antonio T. (5/5)

A TERRIFIC SOV INDIE HORROR DIRECTED BY A 13 YEAR OLD TEENAGER

"A TERRIFIC SOV INDIE HORROR DIRECTED BY A 13 YEAR OLD TEENAGER. WHILE ITS AMATEURISH EFFECTS ARE NO WERE NEAR THE QUALITY OF TODAYS STANDARDS IT'S STILL HOLDS UP. ALSO VS INCLUDES A VERY INFORMATIVE BTS DOCUMENTARY! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"

— Derek L. (5/5)

Super fun SOV zombie movie

"Children have not been completely broken by the system set up by adults so the fact that a 12 year old is determined to make a feature film and the "supportive" adults are all, like, "okay, sweetie, but maybe you should set your sights lower just in case you fail" really sums up life for me. If you didn't know this was made by a 12 year old would you know the difference? It's incredibly sincere and obviously made by someone who was having fun. I get why people might swerve this because it's SOV, and that's a shame. Emily Hagins, you were the coolest kid in your school. Bonus: the documentary rules. It's a really important piece of the Pathogen puzzle, and really makes you appreciate the movie more. Also want to point out that John Carpenter put Harry Knowles' decapitated head on a stake in Ghost of Mars (2001) and that's all I'll say about that."

— Michael C. (5/5)

Fun

"I knew more or less what I was in for and it met those expectations. I also liked the making of doc."

— Roger S. (5/5)

Pathogen

"Pathogen is an ambitious debut by a 12-year-old, showcasing creativity despite technical flaws; a must-see for its inspiring making-of documentary."

— Alex R. (4/5)

Pathogen

"This was an interesting first film from the director of Sorry About the Demon. Really enjoyed the special features on this one"

— Eric B. (3/5)

"As a filmmaker, I can say that's a great diy film and when I realized it was made by a teenage director (now an adult and director of the fun Sorry About the Demons), I was even happier. This blu-ray comes with a lot of extras. I recommend it a bunch!!"

— GILBERTO (4/5)

Pathogen

"Made by Emily Hagins when she was just 11 years old in Austin, Texas."

— Zach S. (5/5)

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