Futureworld
Director: Richard T. Heffron
Actors: Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill
PlotIn a high-tech amusement park designed to fulfill any human desire, guests are flown to a newly opened section called "Futureworld," where they can experience their wildest fantasies in an advanced, robot-populated environment. Journalists Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard are invited to visit the park under the guise of reviewing its operations following a disastrous incident at its sister park, Westworld. As they explore the futuristic attractions, they begin to sense something is amiss. Both journalists suspect corporate malfeasance and delve deeper into the park's shiny, high-tech facade.
Their suspicions grow when they encounter peculiar behavior among the park's staff and robots, indicating that something sinister lurks behind the idyllic setting. Chuck and Tracy discover chilling secrets that could have far-reaching implications for humanity. They navigate a treacherous landscape filled with deceit, surveillance, and potential threats as they strive to uncover the truth. The realization of the park's dark, underlying plans sets them on a perilous course, keeping them constantly on guard against increasingly alarming developments.
Writers: Mayo Simon, George Schenck
Release Date: 14 Jul 1976
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A fairly lackluster sci-fi throwback with average performances and problematic video quality, 'Futureworld' might be worth a rental for its lead chemistry and story ambitions, but for a truly thrilling tech-gone-wrong tale, 'Jurassic Park' remains unbeatable.
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