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Murderbot

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2023 | 46 min | Horror, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Companion or M3GAN, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 46 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

From legendary director, Jim Wynorski comes his latest feature involving killer robots and damsels in distress. When a sentient female robot goes on a berserk killing spree, a group of young people fight for their lives while the mad scientists who created her try to stop the slaughter!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 573K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jim Wynorski

  • Melissa BrasselleRaquel
  • Lisa LondonBernadette
  • Rib HillisSantos
  • Becky LeBeauBecky
  • Sydney ThackrayKat
  • Eli CirinoSam
  • Ryan RathbunLuke
  • Michael GaglioDiner Owner
  • Lauren ParkinsonValentina
  • Dare TaylorJess