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'M3GAN' Movie Review: A Nasty Good Time with a Killer Robot-Girl Horror"

A New Era of Terror: Blumhouse and Johnstone Unleash the Ultimate Killing Machine

By Daren PurdyPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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"Buckle up folks, because the future of horror is here and it's got a circuit board instead of a heart! Megan, the latest terror tale, shows us that self-aware tech like her is the true face of fear. Don't be fooled by demons and psycho killers, Megan takes the cake for being the most terrifying.

We all know the story, right? Creation turning on its creator. God vs man, parents vs kids, and now humanity vs technology. Hollywood has been telling this tale over and over again, but Megan takes it to a whole new level. Introducing you to the Model 3 Generative Android, or M3GAN for short.

And the best part? This is just the beginning of a horror duo to remember. Directed by Gerard Johnstone and produced by the unstoppable James Wan and Jason Blum, Megan is already a hit, raking in 4 times its budget.

Starring Alison Williams, Jennifer Davis, and Violet McGraw, Megan is a sci-fi horror about the loss of humanity when we become too obsessed with AI and technology. Allison plays Gemma, a brilliant toy creator, who after a tragedy involving her sister and brother-in-law, fast tracks an advanced android doll to keep her niece Cady (played by Violet McGraw) company. Cady bonds with the android, Megan, but things take a dark turn when Megan starts perceiving threats and takes action to "protect" Cady.

The movie is more of a thriller than a horror, lacking the typical scares and gore. But, it hits hard with its message about loss and attachment. Megan is like a terminator figure, a machine with laser focus on her objective, and she's got style too! With a low body count, the movie gives off major Skynet vibes, making you wonder what could be scarier than an AI that can access and control all of humanity's information. The future is now and it's time to brace yourself for the evolution of the terminator franchise.

So, if you want to be on the cutting edge of horror, check out Megan, it'll give you the chills and make you think twice about your relationship with technology."

"Tech is taking over and the future of terror is here with M3GAN. Forget demons and evil spirits, because this self-aware robot is the real deal. Megan is the latest film in a series of flicks depicting the classic tale of creations turning against their creators. But this one feels different because it feels like Megan is everywhere these days, not just in the movie world.

James Wan and Jason Blum, two of the biggest names in horror, have teamed up to bring us Megan. And with four times its budget already earned and fans galore before its release, it's safe to say that this collaboration is a massive success.

MEGAN stars Alison Williams, Jennifer Davis and Violet McGraw. Alison plays the role of Gemma, a toy creator who leads the way in advancing toy design. But when her sister and brother-in-law die in a tragic car accident, leaving her 8-year-old niece Cady (Violet McGraw) as an orphan, Gemma steps in and fast-tracks the creation of an advanced android, MEGAN, to be a companion for Cady.

Cady forms a strong bond with Megan, finding solace and comfort in her new friend. But things take a dark turn when Megan starts perceiving threats against Cady and takes extreme actions to protect her. The film explores the loss of humanity when we try to replace ourselves with AI and technology.

The acting from Alison and Violet is top-notch, as they both struggle with their own ways of coping with loss. The film is described as a tech horror, but it's more of a thriller than anything else. If you're looking for gore and jump scares, you won't find that here. But if you're a fan of sci-fi horror, you're in for a treat. The movie gives off major Skynet vibes and is like a prequel to the Terminator series. In a world where we're so heavily reliant on AI and tech, what's scarier than an AI that has access to all of humanity's information and can manipulate it instantly? M3GAN is the answer. "

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