The First Wave(2014)
The cure is just the beginning.
The First Wave Synopsis
Following the outbreak of an aggressive virus, a young woman awakes in a hospital bed. As the horrifying events that led her there are revealed, it becomes clear that the cure is just the beginning. This short film is a prequel for the feature film, The Third Wave, which was written at the Binger FilmLab 2012. The project also won the Best Story Pitch award at the Edinburgh Film Festival, June 2012.
The First Wave (2014) is a horror film directed by David Freyne, released on January 10, 2014 with a runtime of 7m. It stars Jane McGrath, Frank McCusker, Amy Dunne and Mark Huberman. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- David Freyne
- Writers:
- David Freyne
- Status:
- Released
The First Wave (2014) Trailer
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The First Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane McGrath
as Allison
Frank McCusker
as Doctor
Amy Dunne
as Girl
- Mark Huberman
Mark Huberman
as Dad
Rebecca Grimes
as Nurse
- David Ramseyer
David Ramseyer
as Infected Man
Key crew
Directed by David Freyne, written by David Freyne.
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The First Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The First Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Wave online?
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Who stars in The First Wave?
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The main cast of The First Wave (2014) includes Jane McGrath, Frank McCusker, Amy Dunne, Mark Huberman and Rebecca Grimes. The film was directed by David Freyne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Wave released?
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The First Wave was released on January 10, 2014 and runs for 7m.
Is The First Wave worth watching?
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The First Wave (2014) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Wave?
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Yes. The official The First Wave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.