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‘StarDream’ Turns to A.I. Horror With a Blend of ‘2001’ and ‘Alien’

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Stanley Kubrick's 2001: Space Odyssey

Alien: Covenant ends with an android hijacking a ship filled with cryogenically frozen humans hoping to colonize another planet. In Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: Space Odyssey, a computer AI known as HAL (the HAL 9000) also hijacks a ship and turns on its crew. This seems to be some of the inspiration behind the forthcoming sci-fi thriller StarDream.

Swedish director Björn Runge, whose most recent feature The Wife saw its star Glenn Close win best dramatic actress at last night’s Golden Globes, has boarded the sci-fi feature, reports ScreenDaily.

“The plot sees hundreds of thousands of humans cryogenically stowed aboard the StarDream, a spaceship rapidly constructed to escape our failing Earth and endure the mission to a distant planet identified as capable of supporting human life. When the on-board computer malfunctions, the command team develop a solution – an AI they call Stephen. But Stephen develops a profound attachment to Andreya, his creator, and the future of the human race is compromised.”

The script is from the UK’s Felix Harrison (who topped the 2016 Brit List for his previous script, Far Edge Of The World), with Silver Reel’s Claudia Bluemhuber and Bigscope Films’ Jason Newmark and Laurie Cook co-producing.

Alongside Bluemhuber, Runge’s other The Wifecolleagues to join StarDream include director of photography Ulf Bråntas, editor Lena Runge and co-producer Georgia Bayliff.

StarDream is set for a summer shoot in the UK and is now casting the lead roles.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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