
The Terminal Man
Harry Benson is a brilliant computer scientist. For three minutes a day, he is violently homicidal.
Directed by Mike Hodges
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A cerebral sci-fi thriller about a man whose attempt to cure himself through technology becomes a descent into violent loss of control, exploring the dangers of medical intervention and the fragility of the self.
As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.
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Questions people ask
Is The Terminal Man scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is The Terminal Man violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Does The Terminal Man end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Terminal Man easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Terminal Man sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like The Terminal Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Terminal Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Terminal Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































