Crash and Burn
Unicom is a powerful organization overseeing most of the world after its economic collapse. They have banned computers and robots in an attempt to insure "life, liberty, and the pursuit of economic stability". When a Unicom Synth robot infiltrates a southwest TV station and kills the manager, a revolutionary against the gestapo-like corporation, a lowly Unicom delivery man must help the rest of the station survive through the incoming "thermal storm".
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young man inherits a secluded mansion that is haunted by a seductive, vampiric automaton. As he becomes more infatuated with the deadly machine, his life begins to unravel. He must uncover the dark secrets of the house and the automaton before he becomes its next victim. The film explores themes of desire, obsession, and the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Critical Reception
Crash and Burn was not widely released and received a mixed to negative reception from critics. It is often considered a cult film within the B-movie and direct-to-video circuit. While some appreciated its unique premise and atmosphere, many found the plot underdeveloped and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intriguing concept of a killer robot/vampire.
- Criticized for its slow pacing and weak character development.
- Noted for its atmospheric visuals and some memorable, albeit low-budget, special effects.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release. Those that exist tend to reflect a polarized view, with some finding it a fun, campy sci-fi horror flick, while others found it to be forgettable and poorly made.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the historic Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, California, which has also served as a filming location for numerous other movies and television shows.
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