The Artifice Girl
Seen it?2023 | 93 min | Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Companion or Upgrade, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program's troubled developer, they soon find that the AI is rapidly advancing beyond its original purpose.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Franklin Ritch
- Tatum MatthewsCherry
- Franklin RitchGareth (Acts 1 & 2)
- Sinda NicholsDeena
- David GirardAmos
- Lance HenriksenGareth (Act 3)
- Rashaud SessomsBen
- Alyssa MoodyIlia
- Lucy NoelleYoung Ilia
- Andi CiccotelliCustodian
- Ivana BarnesFuneral Home Director