Severed Ties (1992)

In the captivating world of scientific discovery and familial discord, Severed Ties (1992) unravels the gripping tale of Harrison, an ambitious young scientist shackled by the cold, imposing chains of his wealthy mother, Helena. Raised within the grandeur of affluence and power, Harrison's life is steered by his mother's iron grip as she funds his groundbreaking research, a legacy left to him by his late scientist father. Harrison's daring pursuit of science is rooted in the miraculous potential of lizard DNA, a path towards the regeneration of damaged or dying human tissues, a beacon of hope for cancer patients and those who have lost limbs. His dreams teeter on the brink of reality when he achieves a scientific breakthrough. However, the joy is short-lived when he uncovers a sinister plot concocted by his calculating mother and her morally bankrupt boyfriend, Dr. Hans Vaughn. They plan to snatch away his hard-earned research, repackaging it as their own for personal gain. In a fit of fury, Harrison confronts Helena and Vaughn, leading to a horrific accident where an automated door cruelly severs his right arm. Driven by desperation, he injects himself with his own regenerative serum, hoping to sprout a new hand. Tragically, the resulting limb is not human but a malevolent reptilian entity with a lethal agenda of its own. In a desperate bid to escape this nightmarish reality, Harrison flees into the bowels of the city, taking refuge in the grim underbelly of the sewers among a ragtag group of disabled war veterans. Guided by their leader, Stripes, Harrison resolves to use his serum on these hapless souls, hoping to recruit an army of supporters to reclaim his stolen research. Severed Ties weaves a fascinating tale of scientific exploration gone awry, a riveting journey into the heart of ambition, betrayal, and redemption.

Severed Ties is a comedy movie featuring Garrett Morris.

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