is a science fiction thriller that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, grief, and domestic obsession. Directed and written by James Bird, the film stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Elena Kampouris in a story often compared to a modern-day Stepford Wives or a low-budget Blade Runner . Core Premise
: Elena Kampouris received significant praise for her "flawless" and eerie portrayal of a developing AI. Reviews for Jonathan Rhys Meyers were more polarized, with some describing his performance as "stoic" and others as "robotic".
: William Bradwell (Meyers) is a detective tasked with hunting down rogue androids that have been stolen or "freed" by a militant activist group known as S.C.A.I.R. (Sentient Citizens for AI Rights).
: As a reward for his service, William is gifted a companion (Kampouris) modeled after his late wife, Meredith.
: Critics often note the film's heavy focus on patriarchal control and the objectification of women, which shifts toward a themes of feminist uprising in the final act.
: The movie is frequently described as a "softcore sci-fi" or an extended episode of Black Mirror due to its hypersexualized imagery and focus on the ethics of AI sentience.
: The film blends futuristic technology with a "noir" crime investigation.