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The Demon Core (2026)
Reckless scientist Louis Slotin sacrifices his own life to save his colleagues during a criticality incident involving a plutonium core known as Rufus. While Slotin fights for his life against third-dimensional burns – his friends, colleagues, and family will stop at nothing to be at his side.
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Reckless scientist Louis Slotin sacrifices his own life to save his colleagues during a criticality incident involving a plutonium core known as Rufus. While Slotin fights for his life against third-dimensional burns – his friends, colleagues, and family will stop at nothing to be at his side.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:J. Zachary Thurman
In Theaters:4/17/2026
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Runtime:27 minutes
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Cast
J. Zachary Thurman
Director
Connor Paolo
Louis Slotin
Greg Furman
Raemer Schreiber
Drew Waters
Leslie Groves
Coby Larinde
Marion Edward Cieslicki
Tara Alexandra Brown
Nurse Anna
Matt Linton
Theodore Perlman
Manny Spero
Haroutune Krikor Daghlian Jr.
Sam Jacobs
Philip Morrison
Henry Hetz
Samuel Allan Kline
Warren Davis
Israel Slotin
John Alton
Alvin C. Graves
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