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
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Overall rating: 4.3039217 / 5 from 102 reviews.
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.
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"I was very impressed with this no‑budget SOV zombie apocalypse, especially knowing it was written and directed by a 12‑year‑old Emily Hagins—a remarkable calling card by any measure. Thanks to AGFA, this film finally gets the attention it deserves, even if its no‑frills execution won’t be for everyone. As an early work by one of the few female SOV horror directors, it’s absolutely worth noticing and appreciating."
"Movie: What a treat! This was really fun and didn't overstay its welcome. The kid-logic is very endearing, and while its sometimes hard to hear the dialogue, I've definitely seen _worse_ movies from a technical aspect, and none of those were directed by someone too young to legally drive a car. Extras: Documentary: Solid documentary on filmmaking where you don't really learn anything novel about the process, but you come for the hook of the child director and stay for the drama between her and her mom. Even knowing that the movie being made is ultimately successful, I still found this to be an extremely suspenseful watch. The short film was fun to watch, and the Q&A was informative. Packaging: Overall fine. I really love the pleasing blue/green acent color, which is also used on the disc."
"I enjoy watching passionate people making no-budget movies. When there’s a will, there’s a way!"
"Very fun release from young Emily Hagins!"
"I really like this. Really fun"
"Great stuff from young talent!"
"Maybe it’s not amazing, but it’s still both a lot of fun and better than anything I could have done when I was 12."
"The film had its moments but considering this was done by middle schoolers makes it better. It’s really for fans of movie making and working with what you have. A nice slipcover and along with its supplements go a long way."
"Shows talent, just don't expect a gory movie."
"A teenage girl made this! And it's GOOD! That's not a sexist remark, just an honest review. Every would-be film maker should see this."
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