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Mad Genius

2017 · 90 min

A cool, idea-driven sci-fi thriller that keeps you leaning in as it ponders big questions about the mind.

Directed by
Royce Gorsuch
Genres
Science fiction
Starring
Chris Mason, Spencer Locke, Scott Mechlowicz
Tagline
Who would you become...to save the world?
Overview
A young mad genius attempts to 'hack the human mind' in order to fix humanity.

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Directed by
Royce Gorsuch
Genres
Science fiction
Starring
Chris Mason, Spencer Locke, Scott Mechlowicz
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • technology
    • identity
    • obsession
    • ambition
    • isolation
    Places
    None
    Era
    near-future
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism5
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    science fiction
    Directed by
    Royce Gorsuch
    Written by
    Royce Gorsuch
    Starring
    Chris Mason, Spencer Locke, Scott Mechlowicz, Faran Tahir, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tehmina Sunny, Brandon Scott, Levy Tran
    Music
    Larry Granite
    Cinematography
    Lars Lindstrom
    Runtime
    90 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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