The Failures of Healthcare in 'Zero Refills' - MiamisFF Review
'Zero Refills' highlights the despicable treatment of the less fortunate by healthcare providers and big pharmaceuticals.
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The final night’s work approaches for the staff of an insane asylum. A minimal crew of security and researchers remain to ensure the patients behave as expected before their transfers to a maximum security prison. Struggling with memories of abandonment, Dr. Helen Kingford finds herself on the brink of quitting her job as a psychologist. Following his forced retirement, the hospital's head of security decides on a destabilizing course of action leading to chaos and destruction within the asylum. In the confusion, all of the dangerous patients escape their padded cells. Confused, Dr. Kingford awakens finding herself tied up in the hospital morgue. Not knowing who to trust, she finds herself running from everyone in an attempt to survive.
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The final night’s work approaches for the staff of an insane asylum. A minimal crew of security and researchers remain to ensure the patients behave as expected before their transfers to a maximum security prison. Struggling with memories of abandonment, Dr. Helen Kingford finds herself on the brink of quitting her job as a psychologist. Following his forced retirement, the hospital's head of security decides on a destabilizing course of action leading to chaos and destruction within the asylum. In the confusion, all of the dangerous patients escape their padded cells. Confused, Dr. Kingford awakens finding herself tied up in the hospital morgue. Not knowing who to trust, she finds herself running from everyone in an attempt to survive.
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Genre:Thriller, Horror, Action
Written By:John Johnson
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:Speed Films
Cast
John Johnson
Director
Jenna Verdicchio
Dr. Helen Kingford
Steve Hope Wynne
Thomas Reid
Kristina Dargelyte
Lara Visser
Mark Carlisle
Dr. Minor
Daniel Godward
Richie Harris
Tzvet Lazar
Leszek Nowicki
Jodyanne Richardson
Gene West
David Alexander
Detective Anderson
Rosie Cochrane
Chloe
David Aldridge
Joshua Slater
Rodolfo Coloma
Stephen
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