The Backdoor
Seen it?2025 | 7 min | Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Upgrade, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A recently laid-off accountant desperate to strike it rich uses a backdoor prompt to unlock his AI assistant’s full power—only to discover that his wish for wealth and fame comes with deadly consequences.
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Bruce
- Daniel GraftonEthan
- Geoff MillsJacob
- Martha Amrita GermanusVeronica
- Ervis ZikaHomeless Person