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The Lawnmower Man

1992 · 108 min

A cheesy but eerie techno-thriller that blends virtual reality visuals with a tragic transformation, feeling dated yet unsettling.

Directed by: Brett Leonard
Genres: Science fiction, Horror
Starring: Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright

Tagline: God made him simple. Science made him a god.
Overview: A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.

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Directed by: Brett Leonard
Genres: Science fiction, Horror
Starring: Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: technology
obsession
power
revenge
identity
Places: workplace
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	5
Horror	6
Humour	2
Realism	4
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	7
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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