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Chain Reaction

1996 · 107 min

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.

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Appeals to viewers who enjoy high-concept chase thrillers combining scientific stakes, institutional conspiracy, and relentless pursuit.

Tone
tense, frenetic, cerebral
Payoff
adrenaline, vindication
Pacing
brisk
Intensity
intense
Structure
linear
Themes
scientific discovery, conspiracy, corporate exploitation, pursuit of truth, energy security
Setting
contemporary, university laboratories and urban Midwest

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