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Ghost in the Machine streaming

1993 Movie United States Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction 95 min Ages 16+
By: Rachel Talalay With: Robert Lamar Kemp, Mitchell R. Parnes, Carlease Burke, Jessica Walter, Nancy Fish

Karl Hochman is a technician in a computer store. He is also known as the "Address Book Killer" due to his habit of stealing people's address books and proceeding to murder anyone listed in the book. Terry Munroe and her son Josh come into the store to purchase software, and a salesman uses Terry's address book to demonstrate a handheld scanner. Karl obtains the book, and while driving to Terry's house that night in a thunderstorm, his car runs off the road and lands upside down in a cemetery. While Karl is undergoing an MRI at a hospital, a surge of lightning courses through the building, and Karl's mind is transformed into electrical energy. Karl uses the electrical grid and computer networks to continue his killing spree. It is up to Terry, Josh, and computer hacker Bram Walker to stop him before it is too late.

Filmium rating
47%

Mood

Dark
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Rachel Talalay
William Osborne
William Davies
Nancy Fish
Karen Allen
Brandon Quintin Adams
Helen Greenberg
Chris Mulkey
Jessica Walter
Carl Gabriel Yorke
Zack Phifer
Andrew Woodworth
Charles Haugk
Ken Thorley
Robert Lamar Kemp
Richard Schiff
Haunani Minn
Edwina Moore
Wil Horneff
Ted Marcoux
Jack Laufer
Clayton Landey
Richard McKenzie
Michael LaGuardia
Walter Addison
Carlease Burke
Charles Stransky
Dom Magwili
Shevonne Durkin
Mimi Lieber
Cherie Chetyrbok
Don Keith Opper
Mitchell R. Parnes
Alix Koromzay
Nigel Gibbs
Rick Scarry
Matthew Glave
Rick Ducommun
Chris Ellis

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Computer Effects
Computer-Generated Imagery
Digital Effects
Digital Manipulation
Mri Scan Visuals

Narrative Structure

Linear
Techno-Thriller
Thriller

Pace

Action-Driven
Fast-Paced
Thrilling

Runtime

Over 90 Minutes

Style

Cinematic
Digital Effects
Digital Manipulation
Sci-Fi
Special Effects

Time-Period

1990S

Central Conflict

Computer Virus Battle
Computer-Possessed Killer
Electronic Murder Spree
Killer'S Digital Revenge

Characters

Hacker
Serial Killer
Victims

Ending

Climactic Showdown
Computer Destruction
Computer Virus Defeat
Destruction Of Killer
Triumph Over Killer

Historical Context

Early 1990S
Early 1990S Technology Fears
Rise Of Digital Technology

Key Plot Points

Atom Smasher
Computer Virus
Computer Virus Defeat
Killer'S Death
Soul Transfer

Plot

Ai Horror
Computer Horror
Computer-Based Murder
Electronic Murder
Electronic Serial Killer
Serial Killer

Setting

Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio
Computer Store
Electrical Grid
Laboratory

Shooting Location

Film Set In Cleveland
Los Angeles

Theme

Digital Death
Digital Evil
Evil Ai
Fear Of Ai
Technology Horror
Technology Vs. Humanity

Genre

Horror
Science Fiction
Thriller

Audiences

Horror Enthusiasts
Sci-Fi Horror Fans
Science Fiction Fans
Teenagers
Thriller Enthusiasts

Titles

Ghost In The Machine

Box Office Success

Failed To Recoup Budget

Critical Reception

10% Rotten Tomatoes
Critic Ratings
Negative Reviews

Popularity

Cult Following

Ratings

Low Ratings

Reception

Box Office Underperformance
Cult Following
Limited Critical Acclaim
Low Box Office
Poor Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1993
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