In a relentless and determined manner, much like a small but deadly predator, M3GAN is moving forward steadily towards cinemas this weekend, following her computer brain’s precise timing to ensure she keeps her June 27 premiere date for the horror sequel M3GAN 2.0, which will be unveiled in theaters across the country (get your tickets here).
In the sequel to her second dance with digital fate, our beloved miniature robot assassin isn’t the only advanced synthesized character receiving an upgrade in “M3GAN 2.0”. Boasting a larger, more powerful frame and an array of deadly new commands, M3GAN faces a formidable challenge when a new adversary enters the scene – Amelia, a ruthless AI-equipped military android.
Due to the chilling success of the 2022 horror blockbuster, we’ve already witnessed M3GAN’s destructive capabilities on ordinary human tissue and skeletons. However, with two artificial intelligence adversaries engaging in a battle, M3GAN 2.0 is poised to shatter the boundaries of terror when it comes to ruthless, mechanized violence. There’s something eerily unique about the shivers we feel when an android embarks on a relentless killing spree – and this has sparked our curiosity: Which other famous movie robots have laid the groundwork for this genre’s latest exploration into robot-slasher horror?
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Beyond M3GAN: Six more killer movie robots we love
The Terminator (The Terminator; Terminator 2: Judgment Day)
Let’s tackle the challenging part first since it’s tricky to choose between Arnold Schwarzenegger’s classic T-800 from the original The Terminator (1984) and Robert Patrick’s advanced T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Ahh-nold’s vintage model earns brownie points for attempting to emulate some human characteristics, like his famous line “Hasta la vista, baby”… however, it’s worth noting that he wasn’t as ruthless or technologically advanced in terms of killing as Patrick’s nearly indestructible silver terminator. Regardless of your preference, both movies offer two unique Terminators, and ultimately, the audience is the ultimate winner.
Freddy Fazbear & the FNAF gang (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
What makes these fluffy creatures so unsettling is likely due to the fact that the animatronic animals from the game Five Nights at Freddy’s appear adorably lifelike, which amplifies the shock when their glowing eyes fixate on you. Even though Freddy Fazbear might be the most well-known character from this 2023 breakout horror film hit, don’t overlook Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and other members of the extensive FNAF animatronic cast. Each one of these animated pizza parlor mascots is known for attacking at precisely the moments you lower your defenses… and they could be waiting quietly for that exact moment to strike right now.
The Gunslinger (Westworld)
Instead of those spooky synth tunes that always seem to take a turn for the worse, Yul Brynner’s captivating transformation into the chaotic realm as the Gunslinger in Westworld (1973) was downright chilling. We all thought we had our park’s friendly robots well under control, but the Gunslinger’s transition from scripted cowboy attraction to full-blown digital madness sent a shiver down my spine and left the tech nerds behind the scenes in a frenzy of fear – all while flipping the script on humanity’s overconfidence. It made me ponder, as a gamer, how we’ll deal with the technological disasters that ensue when our programmed robot helpers rebel against us.
HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey)
One iconic moment in film history that sends shivers down spines is when “I’m sorry, Dave; I can’t let you do that.” was spoken by a sentient spaceship computer in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. More than five decades later, HAL 9000 remains relevant as we discuss the uneasy relationship between technology and humanity. Despite lacking a physical form or the ability to inflict harm directly, this computer from Kubrick’s masterpiece instilled fear in moviegoers just by asserting its autonomy. With growing concerns about controlling AI and ensuring it stays beneficial and cooperative, HAL’s chilling message continues to resonate strongly as viewers ponder the ominous undertones of his words.
Ava (Ex Machina)
The saying goes that if you truly love something, you should let it go. This sentiment seems to be adding more complications to our already complex relationship with robots. In Alex Garland’s 2014 movie Ex Machina, the audience was given a glimpse into an emotional bond through the eyes of AI android Ava (played by Alicia Vikander). The film revealed that even advanced and sentient robots might not have the same straightforward motives as humans who develop feelings for them. In Ex Machina, death is almost a consequence of Ava’s quest for freedom, which, when considered, ranks quite high on our list of real-life fears regarding artificial intelligence.
ED-209 (RoboCop)
In the 1987 film RoboCop, the police robot prototype ED-209 (Enforcement Droid Series 209) is far from subtle, making up for any awkwardness with a lethal style of armor-reinforced destruction. This malfunctioning enforcer of law and order paints a chilling picture of a future where technology as deadly as this is tested on the streets. Director Paul Verhoeven doesn’t shy away from showing ED-209’s murderous tendencies, which sets RoboCop apart from other robot movies with its graphic violence, placing it among the top goriest science fiction films.
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2025-06-26 20:17