The Demon Core

Story

Synopsis

Reckless scientist Louis Slotin sacrifices his own life to save his colleagues during a criticality incident involving a plutonium core known as Rufus. While Slotin fights for his life against third-dimensional burns – his friends, colleagues, and family will stop at nothing to be at his side.

Director

J. Zachary Thurman

Writers

J. Zachary Thurman

Language

English

Release date

17 April 2026

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Connor Paolo

  Louis Slotin

• 

  Greg Furman

  Raemer Schreiber

• 

  Drew Waters

  Leslie Groves

• 

  Coby Larinde

  Marion Edward Cieslicki

• Tara Alexandra Brown

  Nurse Anna

• 

  Matt Linton

  Theodore Perlman

• 

  Manny Spero

  Haroutune Krikor Daghlian Jr.

• Sam Jacobs

  Philip Morrison

• Henry Hetz

  Samuel Allan Kline

• Warren Davis

  Israel Slotin

• John Alton

  Alvin C. Graves

• 

  Ryan Lucy

  Betty Wilson