The Demon Core

The Demon Core

27 mins | Drama | April 17, 2026

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.

The Demon Core

27 mins | Drama | April 17, 2026

The Demon Core
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.
Producers
Original title The Demon Core
Directors J. Zachary Thurman
Writers J. Zachary Thurman

Cast

Connor Paolo

as Louis Slotin

Greg Furman

as Raemer Schreiber

Drew Waters

as Leslie Groves

Coby Larinde

as Marion Edward Cieslicki

Tara Alexandra Brown

as Nurse Anna

Matt Linton

as Theodore Perlman

Manny Spero

as Haroutune Krikor Daghlian Jr.

Sam Jacobs

as Philip Morrison

Henry Hetz

as Samuel Allan Kline

Warren Davis

as Israel Slotin

John Alton

as Alvin C. Graves

Ryan Lucy

as Betty Wilson

Ben Taylor

as Pvt Patrick Joseph Cleary

Braden Nelsen

as Officer

Luke J. Marley

as Soldier

Scott Montefusco

as Soldier