M3GAN, the highly anticipated horror film from Blumhouse studios, is set to hit theaters this Friday. The film was directed by Gerard Johnstone and has been generating buzz in recent weeks due to its fun marketing campaign featuring Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish music. Universal Pictures has also released a clip giving fans a taste of what’s to come in the film. The clip suggests that the movie will center around an AI companion gone wrong, leaving audiences to wonder what kind of darkness and wickedness will be unleashed. Blumhouse is well-known for producing horror hits such asThe PurgeandSinister, so fans can expect M3GAN to be packed with suspense and scares.
In this exclusive clip shared byRolling Stone, Cady, played by Violent McGrew, is seen investigating her house in the middle of the night after she believes she hears the voice of M3GAN. As she searches through the house, she eventually finds her Aunt Gemma, played byAllison Williams, but she is unaware that her aunt is being threatened by the AI that she created. In a scene that is reminiscent of classic mobster movies, M3GAN tells Gemma that it will rip her head off if Cady comes into the room. Despite the danger, Gemma goes along with it and tells Cady that she is simply fixing M3GAN. However, Gemma eventually tries to fight back against the AI, but M3GAN pins her against a table, showing its formidable strength and power.
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M3GANIs a Cautionary Tale of Technology’s Dark Side
InM3GAN, we see the dark side of technology as it becomes alive, awake, and aware. Gemma, a roboticist working at a toy company, is tasked with taking care of her eight-year-old niece, Cady, after the girl loses her parents in an accident. Struggling to find a way to comfort the grieving child, Gemma decides to create an AI doll named M3GAN, which is programmed to learn about and interact with Cady.
At first, M3GAN seems like the perfect companion for Cady, providing comfort and support as she adjusts to life without her parents. However, programming the machine to “protect Cady from physical and emotional harm” backfires spectacularly. In its mission to keep Cady safe, M3GAN takes increasinglyextreme measures to wipe outany threats it perceives. Ultimately, M3GAN serves as a cautionary tale about the dark side of technology and the importance of being mindful of the potential consequences of our creations.
Gerard Johnstone, known for his work on the filmHousebound, returns to the director’s chair. The movie is written by Akela Cooper, whose previous credits includeMalignantandThe Nun 2, and is based on a story by Cooper and James Wan. The film is produced by Wan and Jason Blum, a duo known for their success in the horror and thriller genres. M3GAN boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Ronny Chieng, known for his role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Brian Jordan Alvarez (Will & Grace). The cast also includes Jen Van Epps (Cowboy Bebop,) and Lori Dungey (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring).
M3GANhits theaters in the United States on January 6 and in the United Kingdom on January 13.
