The Virus is clearly Captain Trips..
The setting is basically a 21st century version of "Night Surf" by Stephen King
- Given that there is an upcoming 2020 version of the show, perhaps this movie is set in that universe.
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The setting is basically a 21st century version of "Night Surf" by Stephen King