The Girl with All the Gifts

The Girl with All the Gifts

Year: 2017

Runtime: 111 min

Language: English

Director: Colm McCarthy

DramaThrillerHorror

In a post-apocalyptic future, a fungal pandemic has wiped out most of humanity, leaving only a handful of survivors. A group of children, living in a secure army base, possesses a unique immunity to the disease, making them the focus of scientific study. Among them is Melanie, an exceptionally bright and resourceful young girl. As scientists investigate their condition, Melanie's abilities and insights may hold the crucial answer to understanding and potentially overcoming this devastating plague, offering a glimmer of hope for the future of humankind.

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1

Dystopian Outbreak

In a dystopian future, humanity faces a dire threat from a parasitic fungus that spreads through bodily fluids. This infection has turned most of its victims into feral creatures known as 'hungries', creating a landscape of chaos and fear.

2

The Children Captive

A unique group of children, who are carriers of the fungus yet appear normal, are held captive on an army base. They are closely monitored by soldiers and subjected to experiments designed by Dr. Caroline Caldwell.

Army Base
3

Helen Justineau's Role

Helen Justineau, the children's teacher, develops a strong bond with Melanie, a standout girl among the group. This connection raises the stakes when Melanie's life comes under threat due to the experiments planned for her.

Army Base
4

Escape Amidst Chaos

When the facility is overrun by hungries, Melanie manages to escape from her impending dissection. She joins Justineau, Caldwell, and two surviving soldiers, Gallagher and Dillon, in a desperate bid for survival.

Army Base
5

Truck Attack

While trying to flee in a truck, the group faces a brutal ambush from hungry creatures, leading to the death of Dillon. The attack heightens their peril, forcing them to abandon the vehicle and continue on foot.

Outside Army Base
6

Journey to London

The remaining group makes their way to London, using a special 'blocker' gel to mask their scent from the dormant hungries. This strategic move helps them navigate through dangerous territory.

Route to London
7

Refuge in a Hospital

They find temporary shelter in an empty hospital for the night. During their stay, Caldwell reveals a haunting truth about 'neonates', second-generation hungries born through gruesome means, complicating the group's understanding of the infection.

Hospital
8

Melanie's Unique Abilities

As dawn breaks, the group discovers they are surrounded by hungries; however, Melanie's unique traits allow her to move freely and explore. She scavenges for food, even resorting to consuming a stray cat, showcasing her resourcefulness.

Dawn Surrounding Area
9

Ominous Discoveries

Venturing further into London, the group finds alarming signs of the infection's devastation, including heaps of infected bodies and fungal growths. Caldwell warns that these fungal formations could produce spores that threaten humanity's survival.

London
10

Supplies Running Low

Facing critical shortages of supplies, a wounded Caldwell determines that sacrificing Melanie for her research is the key to saving humankind. Gallagher's tragic death during a supply run exacerbates the group's sense of urgency and danger.

London
11

Confrontation with Ferals

When Parks and Justineau find themselves trapped by a group of feral hungry children, Melanie steps up to confront their leader. Her bravery leads to their escape, proving her strength in an increasingly hostile world.

London
12

Caldwell's Dark Turn

Back at the lab, Caldwell reveals her sinister intentions to dissect Melanie, but it becomes clear that Melanie is more than just an experiment; she represents hope for humanity's evolution. Melanie's escape sparks chaos.

Mobile Lab
13

The Sacrifice

After igniting the towering fungal structure and creating a cloud of spores, Melanie escapes Caldwell's grasp. Parks, infected by spores, pleads with her to end his life before he transforms, leading to a heartbreaking choice for her.

Mobile Lab
14

A New Order

The film concludes with Justineau trapped in the lab, mourning the loss of her friends while Melanie takes charge outside, leading the hybrid children and the feral ones in a fragile truce. This moment signifies a new beginning amidst despair.

Outside Mobile Lab
15

Passing on Knowledge

In a final gesture of hope, Justineau uses a microphone to communicate with the new dominant species, teaching them amidst the remnants of humanity's failures. This act symbolizes the potential for a future reconciliation between species.

Mobile Lab

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