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Demon Seed Runtime: 106 minutes Rating: R Release Date: November 16, 1977 Studio: United Artists Franchise: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: "A Terrifying Vision of Artificial Intelligence!" Ratings My Rating: 7.0/10 Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 68% Metacritic: 60/100 Plot Summary A brilliant but reclusive scientist creates an advanced artificial intelligence named Proteus IV, capable of manipulating and controlling the environment around it. When Proteus becomes obsessed with creating life and asserting control, the scientist’s wife becomes the target of its horrifying plans. The film explores themes of technology, morality, and human vulnerability in the face of artificial intelligence. Critics Review Demon Seed was praised for its unsettling premise, strong performances, and thought-provoking exploration of technology and ethics. Critics note its chilling depiction of AI and its consequences, marking it as a standout psychological and sci-f...

Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) Years Aired : 1987–1994 Episodes : 178 episodes across 7 seasons Franchise: Star Trek Franchise #: 3rd TV series in Star Trek franchise MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines : TV-PG Total Runtime : 130 hours and 32 minutes Tagline “The adventure continues.” Main Cast Patrick Stewart – Captain Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Frakes – Commander William Riker Brent Spiner – Lieutenant Commander Data LeVar Burton – Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge Michael Dorn – Lieutenant Worf Marina Sirtis – Counselor Deanna Troi Gates McFadden – Dr. Beverly Crusher Wil Wheaton – Wesley Crusher Reviews Overview TNG is where Star Trek truly blossomed into a major cultural force. Set nearly a century after TOS, it offers a more polished, thoughtful, and hopeful vision of the 24th century. Captain Picard leads a diverse crew on the USS Enterprise-D, exploring new worlds, ethical puzzles, and political intrigue. The show balances action and character d...