Eyeborgs (2009)

A federal agent investigates when inconsistencies turn up in the photographic evidence of several murders recorded by mobile robotic cameras.

Director:

Richard Clabaugh

Writers:

Fran Clabaugh, Richard Clabaugh

Stars:

Adrian Paul, Dale Girard, Mikey Wiseman

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adrian Paul	...	Robert J. 'Gunner' Reynolds
Dale Girard	...	Sankur
Mikey Wiseman	...	Gun Dealer
John S. Rushton	...	Agent Bradley
Kat Munday	...	Tonya (as Katrina Munday)
Devin McGee	...	Brandon Cooper
Danny Trejo	...	G-Man
Aaron Mowrer	...	Punk Rocker
Lucas Elliot Eberl	...	Jarett Hewes (as Luke Eberl)
Julie Horner	...	Ronni
April Turner	...	Ashley
Megan Blake	...	Barbara Hawkins
Juan-Carlos Guzman	...	Eric
Robert Westley	...	DHS Agent
David Schifter	...	Jack Romero

Storyline

Are government surveillance cameras intended to keep us safe actually killing people? Is it a plot by the government to suppress the opposition, or have our terrorist enemies secretly gained control of our security system and are now using it against us? Following another major terrorist attack the US instigates an intense government surveillance program in which every camera in the country is linked into a single, all-seeing network called the ODIN system (for Optical Defense Intelligence Network). The system includes millions of mobile, robotic surveillance cameras known as "Eyeborgs," which watch everyone for suspicious behavior, all in the name of security, law enforcement and keeping America safe. An agent for the Department of Homeland Security grows suspicious of the system after a series of odd murders in which the physical evidence doesn't match up to what the video records show. Now he must work outside the system to find out who is really controlling the Eyeborgs. With the ...

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Plot Keywords:

shotgun | electric shock | president | facial recognition | surveillance camera | 

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Taglines:

You Are Being Watched!

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The lead role of Robert J. 'Gunner' Reynolds was specifically written for Adrian Paul to play.

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Goofs

At around 35:30, Jarett is walking down a road while being watched by an eyeborg. On the right side, his speed is stated with 0,7 kilometers per hour. This speed shown is obviously wrong, he is walking normally fast. The average speed of a walking human is about 3,6 kph, approximately five times higher.

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Quotes

Barbara Hawkins: [Protesting that her cameraman has died in suspicious circumstances] But he didn't sound drunk.

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Crazy Credits

No animals (or robots) were harmed in the making of this film. (Well, except that one robot, but you know, he had it coming!)

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Connections

References Echelon Conspiracy (2009)

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Soundtracks

21st Century (Digital Boy)
Written by Brett Gurewitz
Performed by Bad Religion

User Reviews

Fun, Smart Sci-Fi Thriller

I saw Eyeborgs at its premier screening in St. Pete Beach, and it is a fun "killer robot" movie wrapped around a moral/political message. If you want to pay attention, you can catch the allegories to real-life situations equally involving privacy of citizens, and trusting the media and government. However, in essence it is a fun movie about robots being used to take over society. An independent film with a very high production value and excellent special effects. The robots, especially the "Reapers" are extremely well done. Very good performance by Adrian Paul as the Department of Homeland Defense Agent. I definitely recommend this movie for sci-fi fans.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 July 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vzbura strojov

Filming Locations:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Crimson Wolf Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1