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2018 · 80 min

A tense, claustrophobic siege where an evolving machine intelligence turns a quiet home into a trap.}{.

Directed by
Harry Lindley
Genres
Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Julian Mack, Saabeah Theos
Overview
A reclusive programmer, his sister and her new boyfriend are held hostage by a rapidly evolving computer virus.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Harry Lindley
Genres
Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Julian Mack, Saabeah Theos
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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
    • isolation
    • survival
    • family
    • conspiracy
    Places
    • home
    • single country house
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • single location
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror6
    Humour2
    Realism5
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

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    Genres
    horror, science fiction
    Directed by
    Harry Lindley
    Written by
    Harry Lindley, Julian Mack
    Starring
    Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Julian Mack, Saabeah Theos, Mia Foo
    Runtime
    80 min
    Country
    United Kingdom

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