Prototype
dir. Jack Peter Mundy · 2022
The struggle for control over one's creations reveals the complexities of existence and the potential consequences of playing god.
Plot
In the near future, life-like androids with artificial intelligence have been created to help people with menial household tasks. The prototype, One, created by Roger Marshall and tested by his family, proves to be popular but flawed. Roger has been working on a new model, Two, whose improved features show promise of its super-human abilities. As tensions rise between Roger and wife Shelley, the androids malfunction and the lives of the whole family are soon in danger of Two's sinister plans.
Why watch
"Prototype" delves into the unsettling intersection of artificial intelligence and family dynamics, exploring the ethical quandaries of creation and the fragility of human relationships as technology spirals out of control. A tense thriller that grips viewers with its moral complexity and haunting visuals.