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Death Machine

Death Machine

Action · Horror · Science Fiction · 1995

Chaank Armaments is experimenting with the ultimate fighting machine which is part human - part machine. So far, the Hardman project has been unreliable and has killed a number of innocent people. The genius behind this project is Jack who lives in a world of models, toys and magazines. When he is fired by Cale for killing a few corporate officers, he unleashes the ultimate killing machine called the 'Warbeast' against Cale and those who would help her.

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Death Machine

“It feeds on your fear”

1995 Action · Horror · Science Fiction 2h 2m

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5.9 / 10

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Chaank Armaments is experimenting with the ultimate fighting machine which is part human - part machine. So far, the Hardman project has been unreliable and has killed a number of innocent people. The genius behind this project is Jack who lives in a world of models, toys and magazines. When he is fired by Cale for killing a few corporate officers, he unleashes the ultimate killing machine called the 'Warbeast' against Cale and those who would help her.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stephen Norrington

Written by

Stephen Norrington

Ely Pouget

Ely Pouget

Hayden Cale

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Jack Dante

William Hootkins

William Hootkins

John Carpenter

John Sharian

John Sharian

Sam Raimi

Martin McDougall

Martin McDougall

Yutani

Andreas Wisniewski

Andreas Wisniewski

Weyland

Richard Brake

Richard Brake

Scott Ridley

Court is in session

Put Death Machine on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.