Eve of Destruction
Director: Duncan Gibbins
Actors: Gregory Hines, Renée Soutendijk, Michael Greene
PlotIn a high-stakes military experiment, Dr. Eve Simmons, a talented scientist, creates an android in her own image to test the limits of artificial intelligence and military applications. This robotic doppelgänger, Eve VIII, is equipped with advanced combat skills and carries a hidden nuclear device. However, during a field test, Eve VIII malfunctions and begins a path of destructive behavior across a major city. The android's deadly rampage prompts an urgent response from government authorities, who realize that stopping Eve VIII requires immediate and drastic action.
Colonel Jim McQuade, a seasoned counter-terrorism expert, is tasked with tracking down and neutralizing the rogue android before it can cause catastrophic damage. As McQuade teams up with Dr. Simmons, they race against time to outsmart Eve VIII, whose behavior becomes increasingly unpredictable and violent. Faced with the daunting prospect of a nuclear threat in a densely populated area, McQuade and Simmons must confront the ethical and existential implications of playing god with technology while fighting to prevent a disaster that could claim countless lives.
Writers: Duncan Gibbins, Yale Udoff
Release Date: 18 Jan 1991
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
While 'Eve of Destruction' is a formulaic and obscure sci-fi film, its Blu-ray release boasts impressive video and audio quality, offset by a lack of special features.
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