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Demon Seed

1977·Movie
1h 34min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic555.7Rotten Tomatoes57%46%
IMDb6.3Metacritic555.7Rotten Tomatoes57%46%

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Demon Seed fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Technology, the mind, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Julie Christie carries the "Demon Seed." Fear for her.

A scientist creates Proteus, an organic supercomputer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife.
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Crew

Directed by:
Donald Cammell, Edward Teets, Alan Brimfeld
Written by:
Robert Jaffe, Dean R. Koontz, Roger O. Hirson
Produced by:
Jennifer Shull, Steven-Charles Jaffe, Regina Gruss
Composed by:
Jerry Fielding, William L. McCaughey, Jerry Jost

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Demon Seed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Demon Seed legally?

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Demon Seed is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Chilling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Demon Seed worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Demon Seed rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Demon Seed?

1 h 34 min

Demon Seed runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Demon Seed?

Critics56
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see Demon Seed much the same way.

What language is Demon Seed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Demon Seed?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Demon Seed in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Demon Seed use?

Half-Human HybridBecome a Real BoyA.I.'s AgentThe Bad Guy WinsStalker with a Test TubeEat the CameraMind-Control DeviceBackup TwinMachine MonotoneAdaptational HeroismSapient HousePet the Dogand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Demon Seed, including Half-Human Hybrid, Become a Real Boy, A.I.'s Agent.