The Frankfurt Specimen: 2099 (2026)

Released: 2026-03-16 Recommended age: 16+ No IMDb rating yet
The Frankfurt Specimen: 2099

Movie details

  • Genres: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
  • Director: Matt Whisner, Finn Gash
  • Main cast: Finn Gash, Owen Andahazy, Shyla Moore, Greg Finneran, Andrew Mikalajczyk
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-03-16

Story overview

In this 13-minute horror-thriller set in 2099, a terrorist group steals a dangerous virus called the Frankfurt Specimen and releases it during a presidential birthday celebration at the capital building. The virus induces psychosis, causing chaos and terror among the attendees as their minds unravel.

Parent Guide

A brief but intense horror-thriller with strong psychological terror elements. The terrorism and virus-induced psychosis themes create a disturbing scenario unsuitable for younger viewers.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Strong

Terrorist attack on government building, people experiencing violent psychosis, chaotic scenes of peril and potential harm. Though runtime is short, the violence is intense and central to the plot.

Scary / disturbing
Strong

Very scary psychological horror premise with virus-induced psychosis causing people to lose their minds. Terrorist attack scenario and biological threat create high tension and disturbing content.

Language
Moderate

May contain strong language fitting the intense situation, though specific dialogue isn't provided. Likely includes expletives during chaotic scenes.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity indicated in the provided information.

Substance use
None

No substance use indicated in the provided information.

Emotional intensity
Strong

High emotional intensity throughout with terrorism, biological threat, and psychological horror creating sustained tension in the brief runtime.

Parent tips

This short film contains intense horror and thriller elements with a virus-induced psychosis premise. The brief runtime means content is concentrated. Best for mature teens who can handle psychological terror and violent themes. Discuss the difference between movie fiction and real-world safety regarding viruses and terrorism.

Parent chat guide

Talk about how movies use exaggerated scenarios for entertainment. Ask: 'How did the virus in the movie make people act? What's different about real viruses?' Discuss healthy ways to handle fear from scary movies and the importance of not glorifying terrorist acts in fiction.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What makes the virus in this movie scary?
  • Why do you think the filmmakers made the virus cause psychosis instead of physical illness?
  • How does this movie use science fiction elements to explore psychological horror?
  • What commentary might the filmmakers be making about terrorism and biological threats?
  • How does the short format affect the intensity of the horror experience?

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been announced yet.