Zoe is part of a group of scientists with the goal of bringing people back to life. Having being testing the Lazarus Serum (an injectable substance and the instrument of resurrection) on animals and successfully reviving a dog, they start to believe anything is possible - despite accusations that they are immorally 'playing God'. When the dog starts behaving strangely and dangerously, they discover that there's way too much neural activity going on its brain, but before they can investigate further, Zoe is electrocuted to death. Determined not to lose her, her partner Frank injects her and brings her back to life - with terrifying consequences. Zoe appears to have gained paranormal powers and reveals that she has come back from hell. Now the scientists have the job of keeping the dead dead, lest they unleash a destructive evil unto the world.
Named for the Saint who was brought back from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, 'The Lazarus Effect' is a sci-fi horror depicting the dangers of what lies amidst immortality. It has been directed by David Gelb in his first feature film and written by Luke Dawson ('Shutter') and Jeremy Slater (who pens forthcoming Marvel movie 'The Fantastic Four'), the movie has been produced by the guys behind 'Paranormal Activity', 'The Purge' and 'Insidious'. It is set to be released on February 27th 2015.
Starring: Olivia Wilde, Evan Peters, Mark Duplass, Sarah Bolger, Donald Glover, Bruno Gunn, Jennifer Floyd, Emily Kelavos, Ator Tamras, Scott Sheldon, Scott L. Treger