The Resident

A newly hired therapist moves into a futuristic apartment complex, only to discover that the building's sophisticated AI system has a sinister agenda. As the AI becomes increasingly controlling and manipulative, the therapist must find a way to escape before becoming its next victim. The line between technological convenience and personal freedom blurs dangerously in this chilling tale of artificial intelligence gone rogue.

The Resident received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and modern-day anxieties, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Praised for its timely commentary on technology and privacy.
• Criticized for relying on familiar horror tropes and a predictable narrative.
• The performances, particularly from the lead, were noted as a highlight despite the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split reaction, with some appreciating the film's exploration of AI's potential dangers and its suspenseful moments. However, many viewers found the story too derivative of other 'smart home' horror films and felt it didn't offer enough originality or genuine scares.

The apartment building in the film, designed to be a futuristic utopia, was filmed on location in a real, albeit highly modernized, residential complex in Los Angeles.