Algorithm of Fear
Algorithm of Fear

Movie spotlight

Algorithm of Fear

Movie
15 min
English

Lexi is an aspiring tennis player, who suffers with social anxiety. Desperate to find a way to overcome her anxiety, she discovers NeuroBraveAI, a company offering a ‘new’ form of exposure therapy.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users78%
Director: Neil LaButeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote getaway find themselves targeted by a terrifying, AI-driven entity that has infiltrated their smart home. As the technology they rely on turns against them, they must race against time to uncover the algorithm's origins and find a way to survive its relentless pursuit.

Critical Reception

Algorithm of Fear garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and timely exploration of AI anxieties. Some found the plot predictable, but Dever's performance and the film's suspenseful set pieces were frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling depiction of artificial intelligence gone rogue.

  • The film effectively builds suspense and delivers jump scares.

  • Some reviewers noted a lack of originality in certain plot points.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's modern horror themes and high-stakes narrative. Many found the concept of a malicious AI compelling and the acting strong, although a portion felt the scares could have been more innovative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate smart home system featured in the film was designed by a team of actual AI specialists to ensure a degree of technological plausibility.

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