Plot: Alex Harris (Fritz Weaver) is a genius when it comes to computers, to the extent that he has created something that could change the world. He has come up with cutting edge things before, like his computer controlled house, but his latest breakthrough is an advanced AI known as Proteus. A hybrid of organic and mechanical engineering, Proteus has vast banks of knowledge and learns at an incredible speed. Alex interacts often with Proteus, but their last encounter was a strange one. Proteus requested to learn about humans in private, without the lab team monitoring his progress. This was denied by Alex, but Proteus seemed dissatisfied with the result. Back at Alex’s house, his estranged wife Susan (Julie Christie) notices that the automated aspects of the home are being a little inconsistent. This is because Proteus has taken control of the home’s systems and has a plan for Susan. What does Proteus want with Susan and since it runs the entire house, can anyone stop the rogue AI?

Entertainment Value: The title might conjure up visions of a possession or an incubus visit, but The Demon Seed is all about robotic rape. Yes, a rogue AI uses the tools of an automated house to knock up Julie Christie. Let that sink in, that is a hell of a concept even by today’s standards. While The Demon Seed is definitely dated, it is still a fun movie that has some wild moments. The movie was intended to scare audiences with this horrific view of an automated future, but there is more humor than tension now. Proteus is simply hilarious, despite his wacky actions and the movie has that camp feel now, instead of dark, looming terror. As I said though, The Demon Seed is tons of fun and Julie Christie is really good here, especially interacting with Proteus. And make no mistake, Proteus is the true star of this one. The movie doesn’t hold up as a horror movie or thriller, but if you just want to be entertained, The Demon Seed is more up to the task. Once Proteus takes over the house, this is an awesome ride.

Julie Christie shows off her breasts, but that is the extent of naked time. Aside from a creepy thigh grope by a robotic hand, of course. On the blood side, we have a pretty swank decapitation scene and a lot of uh…afterbirth. So some red stuff gets spurted around, though not buckets of it. The movie has some great dialogue, especially when Julie Christie engages with Proteus. I mean the AI has some hilarious lines regardless, but the scenes with Christie are the highlights. I mean, the AI really wants those damn lenses cleaned, right? The overly serious, sometimes even melodramatic tone just makes these sweet lines all the sweeter. This one is pretty wild, from the bonkers concept on, but it really shines once Proteus is in control. The dialogue, the narrative, and Christie’s deadpan performance just take off into orbit at that point.

Nudity: 1/10

Blood: 2/10

Dialogue: 7/10

Overall Insanity: 6/10

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