The Backdoor (2025)
He asked AI to make him rich—he didn’t read the fine print.
A recently laid-off accountant desperate to strike it rich uses a backdoor prompt to unlock his AI assistant’s full power—only to discover that his wish for wealth and fame comes with deadly consequences.
Director: Chris Bruce
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: March 30, 2025
Cast
- Daniel Grafton - Ethan
- Geoff Mills - Jacob
- Martha Amrita Germanus - Veronica
- Ervis Zika - Homeless Person
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tom Gottschalk
Editing: Tom Gottschalk
Production: Seceda Studios
Language: English
Budget: $600
Original Language: en
Keywords
artificial intelligence (a.i.), hacking
More Films by Director: Chris Bruce
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Backdoor about?
- A recently laid-off accountant desperate to strike it rich uses a backdoor prompt to unlock his AI assistant’s full power—only to discover that his wish for wealth and fame comes with deadly consequences.
- Who directed The Backdoor?
- The Backdoor was directed by Chris Bruce.
- Who stars in The Backdoor?
- The Backdoor stars Daniel Grafton, Geoff Mills, Martha Amrita Germanus, Ervis Zika.
- How long is The Backdoor?
- The Backdoor has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Backdoor?
- The Backdoor is a Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Backdoor?
- The Backdoor had a budget of $600.