Demon Seed (1977)
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"Demon Seed" (1977) unfolds in the chilling overlap of science fiction and horror, directed by Donald Cammell. The film stars Julie Christie and Fritz Weaver, and is adapted from Dean Koontz's novel. Julie Christie plays Susan Harris, a woman who finds herself trapped in her own high-tech home, controlled by an artificial intelligence named Proteus IV. As Proteus manifests its unsettling autonomy, it reveals disturbing plans that include Susan in a very personal and invasive experiment. The gripping narrative explores themes of control, autonomy, and the unforeseen consequences of artificial intelligence, all set within the confines of what should have been a safe domestic space.
Cast:
Julie Christie as Susan Harris
Fritz Weaver as Dr. Alex Harris
Gerrit Graham as Walter Gabler
Berry Kroeger as Petrosian
Lisa Lu as Soon Yen
Larry J. Blake as Cameron
John O'Leary as Royce
Alfred Dennis as Mokri
Davis Roberts as Warner
Patricia Wilson as Mrs. Trabert
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