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The Machine

1994Movie1 h 36 min

HorrorThriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

This deftly made French psychological thriller terrifies with its exploration of an experiment gone horribly wrong. Dr. Marc Lacroix, a psychiatrist specializing in brain functions, is obsessed with the link between mind and spirit.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
François Dupeyron
Written by
François Dupeyron, René Belletto
Produced by
Bernard Bouix, Patrick Bordier, René Cleitman
Music by
Michel Portal

Everyone

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Facts

May 28, 1994 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content

Released
May 28, 1994
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
French
Made in
France, Germany
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Blood-Splattered Innocents, A.I. Is a Crapshoot, Robo Romance +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Machine?"

Questions about The Machine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Machine?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Machine worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.4).

Will The Machine scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Machine?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Machine in English?

French

No, it was made in French.