2007 American film
The Gene Generation is a 2007 biopunk science fiction action film about an assassin who battles DNA hackers. The film was directed by Pearry Reginald Teo, and stars Bai Ling, Parry Shen, Faye Dunaway, and Alec Newman.
Synopsis
The story revolves around Michelle, an assassin who navigates the challenges of battling DNA Hackers, individuals who utilize their skills to gain unauthorized access to people's bodies with fatal outcomes. Alongside her personal struggles with past demons, Michelle also bears the responsibility of keeping her younger brother, Jackie, from falling prey to trouble. Unfortunately, Jackie becomes involved in a robbery, propelling him into a dark world of underground trades that involves DNA Hackers, Loan Sharks, and Gang Fights. Despite Michelle's efforts to keep him away from such vices, Jackie's desire for respect leads him deeper into the dangerous world. Michelle, on the other hand, has always desired a peaceful existence away from the city. As the siblings face multiple challenges, including gunfights, they must navigate their way through an immoral world while holding on to the hope that love can conquer all and that family bonds are unbreakable.
DVD release
It was released on Region 1 DVD on January 27, 2009, with the Region 2 release following on April 27, 2009.[2]
Soundtrack and score
The soundtrack for the film features various tracks by Combichrist, Encephalon and Tribal Machine, while the score was composed by Scott Glasgow with additional music by Ronan Harris of VNV Nation. The score was released on CD by the Varèse Sarabande label in March 2009.[3]
The following tracks are listed at the end of the film:
| Song Title |
Writer |
Performer |
Published by |
Courtesy of
|
| Get Your Body Beat |
|
Combichrist |
Andy LaPlegua |
Out of Line Music
|
| Sand of History |
Sever Bronny |
Tribal Machine |
Lamina Dereves Productions |
|
| This Shit Will Fuck You Up |
|
Combichrist |
Andy LaPlegua |
Out of Line Music
|
| Demeter |
Ronan Harris |
Ronan Harris |
AMV Talpa |
|
| What The Fuck is Wrong With You |
|
Combichrist |
Andy LaPlegua |
Out of Line Music
|
| Electro Head |
|
Combichrist |
Andy LaPlegua |
Out of Line Music
|
| Rise |
Matt Gifford, Sam Mainier |
Encephalon |
Urban Morphology (BMI) |
Hive Records
|
| Hate |
Keith Arem |
Contagion |
Virtual Audio Publishing |
PCB Productions
|
Sequel
On February 4, 2010, it was revealed that a sequel, The Gene Generation: War of the Bloodlines, was in development. Filming was due to begin in March 2010 and be completed by September 2010.[4] However, since this announcement there have been no further details on the status of the production.
