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An electric surge causes a serial killer's soul to end up in a computer system.An electric surge causes a serial killer's soul to end up in a computer system.An electric surge causes a serial killer's soul to end up in a computer system.
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I know that's probably a horrible thing to say about the movie, but everytime I see it on one of the premium channels, I usually watch it just to see the babysitting scene with Shevonne Durkin. That said, this isn't a good movie at all. It hits its mark throughout. The idea is a nice one, but it's too much. It was made to shock with lots of gorey scenes, but it doesn't do so well on the horror side. The acting is decent, and I like Karen Allen and the two young boys in it, but the plot is off. If you see it on tv, you might check it out, but don't rent it. A movie with the best scene being the babysitter showing her bra is one I wouldn't spend money on!
I had never seen it before and the premise seemed interesting. Was available on HBO so figured why not give a try. I'd say it's an interesting ride, nothing special, but worth a watch if you're into suspense/horror. Good reminder of how fun the 90s could be with tv and film.
Much was based on,special effects/science fiction..
Regardless..
Showed ideas of,how technology can be.
Good cast & overall storyline,lead this movie.
Watched it years back & now in 2020,it was a rather advanced concept.
Ghost in the Machine
The worst thing about being an online serial killer is that Internet users can leave comments about how "gay" your murders are.
Fortunately, the serial killer caught in cyberspace here can retaliate against such cowardly remarks.
When the Address Book Killer (Ted Marcoux) gets into an accident, he's taken to the hospital. As his injured body lies inside of an MRI, an electrical storm causes his mind to be transferred into a nearby computer.
Able to continue carrying out his murderous rampage, by possessing electrical appliances, ABK targets Terry (Karen Allen) and the contacts in her little black book.
Now, her and her computer hacker friend must trick the killer into accepting a virus.
Although dated, and poorly acted, this 1993 horror movie has some interesting ideas when it comes to cyber-slayings.
As for how to spot an online serial killer – they're the one who's wearing someone else's profile picture. (Yellow Light)
The worst thing about being an online serial killer is that Internet users can leave comments about how "gay" your murders are.
Fortunately, the serial killer caught in cyberspace here can retaliate against such cowardly remarks.
When the Address Book Killer (Ted Marcoux) gets into an accident, he's taken to the hospital. As his injured body lies inside of an MRI, an electrical storm causes his mind to be transferred into a nearby computer.
Able to continue carrying out his murderous rampage, by possessing electrical appliances, ABK targets Terry (Karen Allen) and the contacts in her little black book.
Now, her and her computer hacker friend must trick the killer into accepting a virus.
Although dated, and poorly acted, this 1993 horror movie has some interesting ideas when it comes to cyber-slayings.
As for how to spot an online serial killer – they're the one who's wearing someone else's profile picture. (Yellow Light)
I saw this film on regular TV a few years back, and I watched because I like Karen Allen. I REALLY enjoyed this film, and YES, I WOULD RENT IT. It had good special effects and I thought the plot was great. A lot of people have seen this film, so that tells you that at least the title is a grabber. I go against all the nay-sayers though, and say this is worth your time if you like scary flicks. I remember the ending being especially suspenseful, right down to the final minutes. I do not watch every horror film that comes along, and most of them are forgettable anyway, but this one has always stuck with me. I would definitely give it FOUR STARS. (Hey, the majority is not always right!)
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- TriviaApproximately 40 minutes into the movie, a computer is scrolling through a list of names in a phone book, in search of its next victim. The names listed are mostly Hollywood producers. Going through the list slowly reveals Caryn Mandabach (listed as "Caryn Mandab"), Wink Martindale, Lorne Michaels (of Saturday Night Live (1975)), Bill Melendez ("Charlie Brown" specials), Neal Marlens (Quoi de neuf, docteur ? (1985)), Thomas L. Miller (La fête à la maison (1987)) and a host of others. The name the computer is searching for is Terry Munroe, which (maybe by coincidence) happens to be the birth name of actor Stepin Fetchit.
- GoofsAt Terry's ATM and on the computer address search, her last name appears as Munroe. When her son Josh signs in to use the Virtual Reality gear with his friend, he signs as Munroe. On her son's computer info, his name is spelled as Monroe which is what the credits show, recently as December 2020.
- Quotes
Phil Stewart: You don't think a hacker did this do you?
Bram: Well, when you leave it out in the open no self-respecting hacker is going to pass it by.
Phil Stewart: [grits teeth and pulls hair out] Auugghhh! God Damnit!
[tears out of room]
Phil Stewart: Get the hell out of my way!
Bram: You know you don't handle stress very well, Phil.
Phil Stewart: Jesus Christ.
- SoundtracksDon't Call Me Nigger
Performed by Schoolly D (as Schoolly D)
Written by Schoolly D (as Jesse Bond Weaver, Jr.)
Courtesy of Jive Records
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Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,086,909
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,854,431
- Jan 2, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $5,086,909
- Runtime
- 1h 35m(95 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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