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  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 40m
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Logan Marshall-Green in Upgrade (2018)
Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when Grey, a self-identified technophobe, has his world turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant called Stem.
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Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experim... Read allSet in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant.Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant.

  • Director
    • Leigh Whannell
  • Writer
    • Leigh Whannell
  • Stars
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Melanie Vallejo
    • Steve Danielsen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    193K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,405
    579
    • Director
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Stars
      • Logan Marshall-Green
      • Melanie Vallejo
      • Steve Danielsen
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 284Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 26 nominations

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    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Grey Trace
    Melanie Vallejo
    • Asha Trace
    Steve Danielsen
    • Jeff Handley
    Abby Craden
    Abby Craden
    • Kara
    • (voice)
    Harrison Gilbertson
    Harrison Gilbertson
    • Eron Keen
    Benedict Hardie
    Benedict Hardie
    • Fisk
    Richard Cawthorne
    Richard Cawthorne
    • Serk
    Christopher Kirby
    Christopher Kirby
    • Tolan
    Richard Anastasios
    • Wen
    Kenny Low
    Kenny Low
    • Police Driver
    Linda Cropper
    • Pamela
    Betty Gabriel
    Betty Gabriel
    • Detective Cortez
    Emily Havea
    Emily Havea
    • Nurse Henderson
    Ming-Zhu Hii
    Ming-Zhu Hii
    • Dr Diana Gordon
    Simon Maiden
    Simon Maiden
    • Stem
    • (voice)
    Stephanie Demkiw
    Stephanie Demkiw
    • Technician
    • (as Dr Stephanie Demkiw)
    Manjot Jassal
    • Technician
    Esther Joseph
    • Technician
    • Director
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
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    • Trivia
      During the fight scenes, the camera often tracks Grey so that he remains in the middle of frame. According to director Leigh Whannell, this was achieved by hiding a phone somewhere on actor Logan Marshall-Green, which the cameras could then pair to and follow with as much accuracy as possible.
    • Goofs
      Stem asks Grey to hold the drawn tattoo in front of his eyes in order to read it for him. However, Stem already has the picture (since he has drawn it) in his memory, so there was no logical reason to re-scan it again for the purpose of reading it.
    • Quotes

      Grey Trace: See, you thought I was a cripple but you didn't know that I'm a ninja.

      Stem: While I am state of the art, I am not a ninja.

    • Crazy credits
      In lieu of text, the production companies and title are instead narrated by an artificial female voice, represented visually by sound waves.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Upgrade (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Smokestack Lightning
      Written by Howlin' Wolf (as Chester Burnett)

      Performed by Howlin' Wolf

      Published by Arc Music Corp/Jewel Music (Australia)

      By kind permission of the Music Sales Group

      Under exclusive license from Geffen Records

      Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Australia Pty Limited

    User reviews1.3K

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    8/10
    Terrific, original science fiction
    I'll give this film credit for putting a fresh spin on the overdone revenge film. The action is very unique, while also evoking memories of the Wachowskis' work on The Matrix. I really enjoyed the Vangelis-esque score used throughout. It helped create that dark, futuristic atmosphere necessary for the story. Even if you think you see where the story is going, it manages to go in unexpected directions. Between the cool concept, great sets, and dark themes, Upgrade is just that, an upgrade to the typical revenge action thriller.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Stem
    • Filming locations
      • Craigeburn, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Automatik Entertainment
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Fulcrum Media Finance
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,977,130
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,670,905
      • Jun 3, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,706,680
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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