Hardware (1990)
You can't stop progress.
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.
Cast
- Dylan McDermott - Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter
- Stacey Travis - Jill
- John Lynch - Shades
- William Hootkins - Lincoln Wineberg Jr.
- Carl McCoy - Nomad
- Iggy Pop - Angry Bob
- Mark Northover - Alvy
- Paul McKenzie - Vernon
- Oscar James - Chief
- Lemmy Kilmister - Taxi Driver
Screenplay
- Richard Stanley
- Kevin O'Neill (Comic Book)
- Steve MacManus (Comic Book)
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
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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.