Demon Seed

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R,1hr 34min

Genres:

Sci-Fi,Horror

Released:

April 8, 1977

Distributor:

United Artists

Starring:

Julie Christie, Fritz Weaver, Gerritt Graham ... More

Synopsis: Adapted from a lesser-known novel from SF/Horror author Dean R. Koontz, this claustrophobic thriller presents a computerized nemesis incorporating the murderous elements of 2001's HAL with the world-domination goal of the title villain in Colossus: The Forbin Project. Brilliant cybernetics expert Dr. Alex Harris (Fritz Weaver) develops a revolutionary new supercomputer dubbed Proteus IV (voice of Robert Vaughn, uncredited) which is capable of almost human self-awareness and capacity for intellectual ... Full Synopsis

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	Donald Guarisco, AMG Review The plot for Demon Seed might lead some viewers to expect a bizarre mixture of sci-fi and sexploitation, but the film itself is much more restrained and intelligent than one might think. The script does an above-average job of making its unusual premise believable and crafts a strong, genuinely intriguing female protagonist in Susan Harris. Julie Christie lives up to this demanding role with a carefully ... Read Review

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	Julie Christie Susan Harris Fritz Weaver Alex Harris Gerritt Graham Walter Gabler Berry Kroeger Petrosian

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