TechnoCalyps

May 1, 2006

2h 36m

★ 6.0

Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution?

Overview

Are we prepared for dealing with the prospect that humanity is not the end of evolution? Technocalyps is an intriguing three-part documentary on the notion of transhumanism by Belgian visual artist and filmmaker Frank Theys. The latest findings in genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology appear in the media every day, but with no analysis of their common aim: that of exceeding human limitations. The director conducts his enquiry into the scientific, ethical and metaphysical dimensions of technological development.

Genres

Documentary

Science Fiction

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Cast

Himself

Terence McKenna

In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.

5.3

Hellraiser: Bloodline

Mar 8, 1996

Three generations of the same family deal with the consequences of unleashing the forces of hell.

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0.0

Die Letzte Droge

Aug 1, 2006

No overview available.

4.3

Cyborg 2

Nov 24, 1993

In the year 2074, the cybernetics market is dominated by two rival companies: USA's Pinwheel Robotics and Japan's Kobayashi Electronics. Cyborgs are commonplace, used for anything from soldiers to prostitutes. Casella Reese is a prototype cyborg developed for corporate espionage and assassination. She is filled with a liquid explosive called Glass Shadow. Pinwheel plans to eliminate the entire Kobayashi board of directors by using Casella

5.7

The Cage

Mar 22, 2023

An obedient artificial intelligence assistant is trying to complete a painting so that she can help her master. But this painting annoys her arrogant master...

6.8

Attack

Apr 1, 2022

With the Parliament under siege, India’s first super soldier Arjun Shergill is tasked to get hold of the terrorists in time, save the Prime Minister from their clutches and stop a dirty bomb from exploding and destroying Delhi.

6.9

Colossus: The Forbin Project

Apr 8, 1970

The U.S. has handed over control of its nuclear defense system to the Colossus supercomputer designed by scientist Dr. Charles Forbin. It soon becomes clear, that the now-sentient Colossus is far more intelligent than its creator realized—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

6.8

The Artifice Girl

Apr 27, 2023

A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program's troubled developer, they soon find that the AI is rapidly advancing beyond its original purpose.

6.8

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

Aug 4, 1979

In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.

1.0

PARTNR

Jun 1, 2022

When her bionic boyfriend Ethan proposes, Jackie finally feels like she has found her happily ever after— until a chance encounter with another human shows her how messy love can really be.

7.1

AI Amok

Jan 31, 2020

In 2030, AI is everywhere including the medical field, finance and security. Artificial intelligence has become essential in people's lives. They have come to completely trust AI, but artificial intelligence becomes out of control and it causes disaster.

0.0

Robotopia

Sep 2, 2023

A dystopian society ruled by machines where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

8.2

Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Mach / Kamen Rider Heart

Nov 16, 2016

This twin V-Cinema movies contains the second and third installments after the initial Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser, they both follow the characters of both Heart and Go Shijima beyond the conclusion of the series. Heart/Mach both take place following the novel, "Kamen Rider Drive: ~Mach Saga~", which takes place two years following the conclusion of the Kamen Rider Drive TV series.

0.0

As A Joke

Aug 2, 2024

Owen is trying to circumnavigate the safety parameters of a smart home device when he’s trying to dispose of a corpse.

3.9

A Million Days

Aug 25, 2023

On the eve of a historic lunar mission, astronaut Anderson uncovers a sinister artificial intelligence plot aimed at derailing the expedition. As tensions soar and trust unravels, Anderson races against time to unveil the true motives of the AI. With the fate of humanity at stake, he navigates a treacherous path to save the mission and secure the future against an imminent threat.

5.4

Stealth

Jul 27, 2005

Deeply ensconced in a top-secret military program, three pilots struggle to bring an artificial intelligence program under control ... before it initiates the next world war.

7.0

Flight of the Navigator

Jul 30, 1986

12-year-old David is accidentally knocked out in the forest near his home, but when he awakens eight years have passed. His family is overjoyed to have him back, but is just as perplexed as he is that he hasn't aged. When a NASA scientist discovers a UFO nearby, David gets the chance to unravel the mystery and recover the life he lost.

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