Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB

Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB

Directed by George Lucas

Produced by University of Southern California

196715 min6.0 / 10

A stark, paranoid dystopian chase through an underground labyrinth where a lone individual flees totalitarian surveillance and control, ultimately escaping into uncertain freedom.

In an underground city in a dystopian future, the protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through passageways and enclosed spaces. It is soon discovered that THX is escaping his community. The government uses computers and cameras to track down THX and attempt to stop him; however, they fail. He escapes by breaking through a door and runs off into the sunset. The government sends their condolences to YYO 7117, THX's mate, claiming that THX has destroyed himself. Electronic Labyrinth: THX-1138 4EB is a 1967 science fiction short film written and directed by George Lucas while he attended the University of Southern California's film school.

Questions people ask

  • Is Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Does Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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