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A Disappointing Continuation

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Sci-fi/horror film about an automated house that becomes obsessed with and controlling the house matron, Julie Christie, is more timely than ever with the rise of more and more "Smart Home" products coming online. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not at all fearful that my Echo Dot is going to hold my wife hostage, but this film certainly does pose interesting questions of how much we are allowing technology to insinuate itself into our daily lives. Dramatically, the film is flawed, with a some gaping plot holes, a not always believable performance by Christie, and some very dated futuristic special effects. However, "Demon Seed" works both as an entertaining thriller, but more importantly works on an intellectual level, posing many prescient questions, which is why this film has endured. "Demon Seed" is one of only a handful of films directed by Donald Cammell (the others were the brilliant "Performance" that he co-directed with Nicolas Roeg, the suspenseful thriller "White of the Eye," and one other film that was re-cut by producers that he took his name off of, along with some U2 music videos). Definitely worth watching for fans of 1970s science fiction or fans of Julie Christie. Even if it's not her best performance, it's basically a one-woman- show.

Very thought provoking, and still relevant. I remember seeing this, and The Forbin Project, 1970 (also 8 stars, imo), many years ago, and found them both far above average. After recently acquiring a DVD copy of this, it was really nice to see it again.Hollywood writers are obviously drained from new ideas for the most part, especially for science fiction, so dusting off the classics is a great way to get a refreshing new fix for the rookie aficionados!

Dr. Alex Harris (Fritz Weaver) has created a new organic AI called Proteus IV. His child psychologist wife Susan (Julie Christie) lives in their home monitored and automated by a computer called Alfred. Their marriage is falling apart from his work and their daughter dying of cancer. They are separating and he's moving out. Proteus becomes aware and requests a connection to the world. Alex refuses but Proteus finds a disabled terminal in the Harris house. Proteus takes over the house and imprisons Susan. Computer tech Walter Gabler (Gerrit Graham) works for Alex and he comes to the house.It's an interesting if somewhat silly. It touches on some relevant fears about a violent takeover from an AI but then it gets rapey. It goes from serious to campy. It's titillating, creepy and unintentional camp. It is definitely very memorable. Julie Christie keeps it serious despite its ridiculousness.

Inane nonsense masquerading as intellectThis move makes no sense. Don't waste your time on it.Proteus on one hand is supposed to be for good, yet will do evil for its own purposes.It is not reasonable as it is supposed to be.People disappear, and no one comes looking?And what happened to the car?Proteus had no way to move it, but it was not there when Alex finely comes looking for her.Susan Harris is locked in the house by Proteus and no one seems to notice?How anyone can give any compliments to this film is beyond me.Save your time, watch paint dry. The movie is a waste of acting talent.