Simple Creature

"Simple Creature" is a gripping 2016 science fiction film directed by Andrew Finnigan and stars Russell Hodgkinson, Alycia Delmore, and Tony Doupe.

In the movie’s chilling portrayal of the world where gaining a technological edge comes at exceptional human costs, a college student, Emery, played by Carollani Sandberg, leads the central role. The film dwells in exploring the concept of rapidly evolving technology and its implications on the very fabric of human life. Emery is an average, down-to-earth college student who has no fascination or obsession for the allure of technological advancements that captivate and capture our modern world.

A tragic accident suddenly halts Emery’s life, leaving her on the precipice of mortality. That's when her technophile father, Mitch, a role powerfully enlivened by Tony Doupe, steps in. Mitch is a brilliant tech entrepreneur and inventor who is always one step into the future. He views Emery's unfortunate situation not as an end, but as an opportunity to manifest his greatest innovation yet. In a desperate act of love, he takes it upon himself to save her using highly advanced bio-technology that he has been working on.

Alongside this compelling narrative is a subplot involving a powerful and mysterious new tech device, which Mitch also happens to be the creator of. This device, known only as 'God's Eye', is a unique gadget that can pervade into any connected device or system anywhere in the world, enabling its users unparalleled power and control over technology.

The film gives a comprehensive outlook on the questions that technology puts forward, as well as the ethical boundaries they impale. The father-daughter relationship becomes a central focus, often reminding viewers of the lengths a parent would go to save their child, even when it confronts with moral and ethical questions.

Russell Hodgkinson plays the role of Bill, a steadfast friend to Mitch who is caught in the crossfire of Emery’s transformation and the ethics of bio-technology. Alycia Delmore, as Lizzy, is an employee working for Mitch's enterprise. As the story unfolds, Lizzy grapples with the choices and changes materializing around her, serving as the moral compass in this new world.

While a dutiful daughter finds herself at the mercy of a father's love blind-sighted by ambition and obsession with technology, friends and allies grapple with the terrifying reality of a world driven by technology that controls not just the surroundings, but the very core of human life – emotions, choices, even death or life.

"Simple Creature" is about our fear of the future, our relationships with new era technology, and how far we are predisposed to make use of these advancements, thereby challenging the very essence of natural life and human conscience.

This movie is a thrilling reflection into our technologically advancing world. It offers the viewers a dystopian vision of the future where artificial intelligence and bio-tech development could lead us, and the implications of surrendering too much of our lives to the hands of technological prowess.

Weaved in stark science-fiction flare, the director skillfully creates an atmosphere of suspense and thought-provoking conundrums, provoking discussions around what it means to be human in the wake of ever-evolving technological advancements.

"Simple Creature" is a starkly dramatic eulogy to the age-old debate between man vs. machine, effectively questioning the ethicality and humanity in our ceaseless pursuit for technological supremacy. Shot in the backdrop of picturesque landscapes and complemented with eerie music scores, this movie captures and captivates the viewer's attention til' the end. It is a recommendation for enthusiasts of the science-fiction genre, as well as for those looking for a movie that challenges them to reflect on the increasingly blurred lines between machine-driven life and raw, pure human living.