1:02:07
We suspected that conditions in space
would have a mutating effect on bacteria...
1:02:11
...but this!
1:02:13
Its activity threw the satellite out of orbit.
1:02:15
Correct. Our little experimental virus
seems to have grown up...
1:02:19
...into a plasmic life form
that hunts its prey.
1:02:23
A predator. It's fantastic.
1:02:26
Sir, the organism is growing
at a geometric rate.
1:02:29
By all accounts, it's at least
a thousand times its original mass.
1:02:34
This will put U.S. Defence years ahead
of the Russians.
1:02:36
You don't understand.
1:02:38
At this rate, by next week,
there may be no U.S.
1:02:41
Nonsense!
1:02:42
All we have to do is contain it.
As far as the locals are concerned...
1:02:46
...this is simply a medical quarantine.
1:02:48
Nobody gets in, or out.
1:02:57
Dr. Meddows, just for the record...
1:03:01
...I don't agree with any of this.
Those people's lives are at stake.
1:03:04
Don't you think I know that?
1:03:07
This isn't one of your textbook exercises,
Mr. Jennings.
1:03:11
This is an experiment in biological warfare,
or hadn't you noticed?
1:03:15
That organism could be the greatest
breakthrough in weapons research...
1:03:19
...since man split the atom.
1:03:20
What we do here will affect the balance
of world power!
1:03:24
Of course there are lives at stake.
Whole nations, in fact.
1:03:27
And that's far more important than
a handful of people in this small town.
1:03:32
And that is my cross to bear...
1:03:35
...Mr. Jennings.
Now, carry out your orders.
1:03:40
Yes, sir.
1:03:42
Colonel!
1:03:43
Colonel, we've got a sighting.
1:03:48
Hargis here.
1:03:49
An eyewitness saw the organism
pursue civilians...
1:03:51
-...into the sewers.
-It's got Kevin, Eddie and Meg down there.
1:03:54
You've got to do something.
1:03:56
Excellent!
1:03:57
We need a schematic of the sewers.
1:03:58
We'll contain it down there.
I want that organism alive.