Think about the POSSIBILITIES here:
Meteorite crashes to earth and causes a local village to get sick with a mystery illness.
Mmm...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070918/sc_afp/peruhealthoffbeat;_ylt=Ap7vR6XsqfyUz4hKaz1W90qs0NUE
2007-09-18 09:46:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yeah, I know all about the Andromeda Strain. I've read the book and seen the movie.
But this isn't like either. The satellite/spacecraft crashing in the book and the movie carried an exotic form of bacteria. This is a *meteorite*. (lol)
2007-09-18 11:23:17 · update #1
It's funny you say that because I thought the exact same thing when I read that news story.
2007-09-18 10:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by Flower Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Andromeda Strain isn't the only time that plot has been used. I have read several versions. But good idea searching the news for ideas. That is a great way to come up with ideas. I use it all the time. Pax - C
2007-09-18 09:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a great book...it's called the Andromeda Strain.
These villagers aren't dying and they don't have a disease...they simply have headaches and upset stomachs after being exposed to noxious gases. Especially those who were near the crater while it was still smoldering. Big surprise there.
2007-09-18 09:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Could also make a great episode of the X-files. They made a really sucky movie called "Evolution" too starring agent Mulder.
"Andromeda strain" became a pretty good movie.
2007-09-18 09:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by DrAnders_pHd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mmmm, since it's happening as you know. And yeah, it would make a great horror story, or one of alienation (sic) during which the village people are shunned and food becomes scarce, etc. Hmm.
2007-09-18 09:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by LK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋