The Strain

Genre: Horror

Description: The Strain is a dark horror series based on the novel trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan that reimagines the vampire apocalypse as a viral outbreak threatening humanity's survival. The series follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC's Canary Team, who investigates a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism after a Boeing 777 lands at JFK Airport with all but four passengers dead. As the contagion spreads rapidly throughout New York City, transforming victims into grotesque creatures called 'strigoi,' Eph teams up with an elderly pawnbroker and Holocaust survivor named Abraham Setrakian, who has been hunting these creatures for decades. The series combines body horror with apocalyptic themes, exploring how society collapses when faced with an enemy that turns loved ones into monsters. With its unique take on vampire mythology, practical effects, and conspiracy elements involving ancient parasitic masters, The Strain delivers a visceral examination of survival horror.

7.3

Release Date: 2014-07-13