I had only known of the eccentric, ill-fated director by going through Kenneth Anger's provocative short films collections and seeing Cammell act, early in his career, in Anger's 'Lucifer Rising'. Here, Julie Christie was both gorgeous and eerily convincing in a bizarre hybrid of 'Rosemary's Baby' with sci-fi elements reminiscent of 'Colossus: The Forbin Project'. The unique atmosphere and directorial integrity…
Julie Christie carries the "Demon Seed." Fear for her.
A scientist creates Proteus, an organic supercomputer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife.
Top Cast
Julie Christie
Susan Harris
Fritz Weaver
Alex Harris
Gerrit Graham
Walter Gabler
Berry Kroeger
Petrosian
Lisa Lu
Soong Yen
Larry J. Blake
Cameron
John O'Leary
Royce
Alfred Dennis
Mokri
Davis Roberts
Warner
Patricia Wilson
Mrs. Talbert
Dana Laurita
Amy
Michelle Stacy
Marlene
Felix Silla
Baby
Tiffany Potter
Baby
E. Hampton Beagle
Night Operator
Michael Glass
Technician
Reviews
_**If HAL from “2001: A Space Odyssey” were grounded in Los Angeles**_ Married to a computer scientist (Fritz Weaver), a child psychologist (Julie Christie) finds her home invaded by an autonomous supercomputer named Proteus IV, created by her husband at his futuristic lab in Thousand Oaks. What does it want? "Demon Seed" (1977) is a techno-thriller that mixes “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968) with “Rosemary’s…
FAQ about Demon Seed
What is Demon Seed about?
A scientist creates Proteus, an organic supercomputer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife.
When was Demon Seed released?
Demon Seed was released in 1977.
What genres does Demon Seed belong to?
Demon Seed is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Demon Seed?
The cast of Demon Seed includes Julie Christie, Fritz Weaver, Gerrit Graham, Berry Kroeger, Lisa Lu.