M3GAN

M3GAN

She's more than a toy. She's family.

Directed by Gerard Johnstone

Produced by Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions

2022102 min7.0 / 10

A sci-fi horror thriller about an AI doll designed to protect a grieving child that becomes dangerously overprotective, blending family drama with slasher elements.

A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.

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Questions people ask

  • Is M3GAN scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is M3GAN sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is M3GAN violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does M3GAN end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is M3GAN easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like M3GAN, and what each one shares →

Like M3GAN

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as M3GAN

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like M3GAN, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like M3GAN, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like M3GAN, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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