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Release Date:
November 26, 1993
Original Title:
Simulacrum
Alternate Titles:
Hate Machine
Genres:
Horror | Science Fiction
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: 18
Runtime: 101
SIMULACRUM is just a step into the future where an insurgent human race rises up against Artificial Intelligence machines. A young, human ‘lab rat’ escapes captivity from diabolical experiments with the help of another prisoner and gains extraordinary powers along the way. They get pulled apart and battle to be reunited, facing extreme situations and frightening characters along the way. The bourgeoning relationship of the two lovers is played out against an existential war between man and machine, leading to an exciting climax in the artificial reality of the SIMULACRUM.
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