Uncanny

Uncanny

Deception by design

2015 · 91 min · ★ 5.9 · Science Fiction, Thriller

For ten years, inventor David Kressen has lived in seclusion with his inventions, including Adam, a robot with incredible lifelike human qualities. When reporter Joy Andrews is given access to their unconventional facility, she is alternately repelled and attracted to the scientist and his creation. But as Adam exhibits emergent behavior of anger and jealousy towards her, she finds herself increasingly entangled in a web of deception where no one’s motives are easily decipherable.

Directed by Matthew Leutwyler · Written by Shahin Chandrasoma

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Mark Webber David Kressen
Lucy Griffiths Joy Andrews
David Clayton Rogers Adam Kressen
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