The Chain Reaction (1980)

Genres: Action-Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Australian Origin: Australia Certificate: M Languages: English Running Time: 92 min

synopsis

A fast drive to Paradise turns into a nightmare! For mechanic Larry Stilson (Steve Bisley) and his wife Carmel (Arna-Maria Winchester), a weekend in paradise turns into their most horrifying nightmare. At their retreat in an isolated mountain valley, they are confronted by Heinrich (Ross Thompson), the victim of a deadly nuclear spill who is in the throes of a horrifying radiation death. A top secret government security team moves in with an army of vicious decontamination workers to attempt a daring high-speed escape... but, the question growing more urgent by the minute is - can the radioactive waste be contained? Boasting high-octane car chases and spectacular stunts staged by George Miller, the director of Mad Max, and appearances from the stars of that film (Steve Bisley, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Mel Gibson), The Chain Reaction is a slick, futuristic action thriller that hurls you into the nightmarish world of terror and nuclear holocaust.