''Gene-X'' is an independent Australian feature film, released in the latter half of 2006. It is directed and written by Martin Simpson and stars

Ayşe Tezel Ayşe Tezel (born 19 September 1980) is a New Zealand content creator, voice over artist & actress who made her debut in two episodes of the New Zealand television show ''Shortland Street'' in April 2002. She has acted in a number of television ...

, Patrick Magee and Peter Astridge.

Plot summary

A young research doctor named Tom Gray is on the verge of a genetic cure for cancer. Nurse Casey Gordon is desperate to save the life of a child in her care and seduces Tom into testing his therapy. Early success brings romance into Tom's life for the first time, but Casey has a secret lover whose jealous anger puts their lives in danger, and Tom finds his cure has a dark side.

Cast

Production

Principal photography was in Sydney between 31 May 2005 and 8 July 2005. Picture lock-off was reached in early February 2006 and post production was completed in September 2006.

Premiere

Gene-X premiered at the

London Australian Film Festival The original London Australian Film Festival (LAFF) was an annual film festival held at the Barbican Theatre in London, England between 1994 and 2011. It was supported by agencies of the Australian Government. In 2017, the volunteer-run Londo ...

in 2007.

References

External links

* Australian thriller films 2006 films 2006 thriller films 2000s English-language films 2000s Australian films English-language thriller films {{2000s-thriller-film-stub