Hardware (1990)

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Hardware (1990) poster

Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.

Director: Richard Stanley
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simon Boswell
Cinematography: Steven Chivers
Editing: Derek Trigg
Production: Palace Pictures, British Screen Productions, Wicked Films, British Satellite Broadcasting
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Themes

Visions of Future and Technology, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future

Keywords

cyborg, killer robot, disc jockey, dystopia, artist, post-apocalyptic future, nuclear radiation, sculpture, based on comic, murder, robot as menace, cyberpunk, desert, surveillance, security system

Trailer

Hardware Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardware about?
Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.
Who directed Hardware?
Hardware was directed by Richard Stanley.
Who stars in Hardware?
Hardware stars Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch, William Hootkins, Carl McCoy, Iggy Pop.
How long is Hardware?
Hardware has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Hardware?
Hardware is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Hardware?
Hardware had a budget of $2M.
How much did Hardware gross?
Hardware grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was Hardware produced?
Hardware was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Hardware?
The themes of Hardware include: Visions of Future and Technology, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future.