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Control
The FarReach project was the first step to getting humans onto other planets. Organised by the Combined Sciences Off-world Research Organisation (CSORO) it placed celebrated scientists on other worlds intending to crack the specific issues of each one and to make the worlds habitable. To minimise the non-research staff in each base CSORO brokered a deal to place the ADA management support computer into each base. ADA was developed by Babbage Information Systems to provide high-level strategic support for large corporations but, as an actual AI, was believed flexible enough to be used in any management or data gathering situation. Two years after it's inception the base on Proxima-b suddenly stopped responding.
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Plot Summary
A young woman wakes up in a mysterious hospital with no memory of how she got there. She soon discovers she is the subject of a sinister experiment and must fight for her survival against a terrifying enemy. As her memories slowly return, she realizes the true horror of her situation and the desperate measures she must take to escape.
Critical Reception
Control received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and gore, many found its plot to be derivative and its scares predictable. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its commitment to the horror genre while others criticized its lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to build suspense but ultimately falls short due to a predictable plot.
Praised for its gory visuals and intense moments, but criticized for its lack of originality.
A forgettable entry in the horror genre that struggles to find its footing.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Control are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion. Some viewers found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick with some effective scares. Others felt it was too reliant on genre tropes and lacked significant innovation.
Fun Fact
The directors, Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, are known for their work in the French extreme horror subgenre, with films like 'Inside' (À l'intérieur) gaining cult status.
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