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Cast & Crew

Richard Stanley
As Talking elevator (voice) (uncredited)
Richard Stanley
Director
Iggy Pop
As Angry Bob
John Lynch
As Shades
Dylan McDermott
As Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter
William Hootkins
As Lincoln Wineberg Jr.
Lemmy Kilmister
As Taxi Driver

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In a post-apocalyptic world, a nomad scavenger discovers a buried robot and sells its parts to a junk dealer. The dealer's friend, a former soldier, buys the robot head and gives it to his reclusive girlfriend, an artist, as a Christmas gift. The robot reassembles itself and begins a murderous rampage, leading to a desperate fight for survival as the group discovers its true nature as a government-built killing machine programmed for human genocide. The film explores themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and the consequences of playing God. As the characters navigate their dangerous world, they must confront their own morality and the role they play in the robot's destructive path. The movie's tone is dark and gritty, with a focus on intensity and suspense. Starring Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, and John Lynch, Hardware is a sci-fi horror thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its post-apocalyptic setting and themes of technology gone wrong, this movie is perfect for fans of the genre. Hardware was released in 1990 and has since become a cult classic. Its unique blend of action, horror, and science fiction has made it a standout in the genre, and it continues to be a favorite among fans of sci-fi and horror movies.

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What movies are similar to Hardware? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Hardware include The Hidden, Class of Nuke 'Em High, Ghost in the Machine, Village of the Damned, Communion, Rage - Furia primitiva.

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Hardware was released in theaters on September 14, 1990.