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Techno-Horror Films: Society's Fears of Technology Unleashed

11/20/2025

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  • Techno-horror films reflect society's fears about technology and its potential dangers.
  • Demon Seed (1977) depicts artificial intelligence exerting a terrifying grip on personal life.
  • Pulse (2001) shows supernatural forces spreading through the internet.
  • David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1983) critiques the desensitizing effects of media consumption.
  • Possessor (2020) and Upgrade (2018) delve into body horror and the psychological impacts of technology.