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Automata (2019)
Great psychological horror from an indie producer
This film embodies what horror should be. Not gore factor, but pushing the edges of sanity. Disturbing without being completely broken. Horror that happens in the realm of the "possible" is what makes something that will stick in your brain and eat at your psyche for weeks to come. Yes this is occult in nature and therefore outside the actual realm of possible as a whole, but many elements are very much a dissection of human nature and question what happens if we toe that line of decency and morality. What happens when something gets in your head and causes an obsession. How far will a person go in the right circumstances. This movie will not scare you, it will not horrify you, but it will get in your head in an uncomfortable way. That is the type of horror this is.
The plot may not be amazingly innovative, but it twists on itself enough to keep you engaged and slowly drags you into the hell of the characters. For an indie film, the production quality and acting are very good for the most part. Recognize that because this came out of a Kickstarter, the weakest showing is likely the person who paid for a guest appearance, and it's dismissively brief. Overall it's brilliant to see what can be done on a small budget, and the main characters have a clear talent. It's a UK production and has that feel which is not to some folks liking so be aware of that. For fans of the sub genre and style, this is a must see.