• Horror
• Science Fiction
• Thriller

Subservience 2024

Directed by S.K. Dale, Subservience is a sci-fi thriller that explores the dangers of artificial intelligence within the domestic sphere. The story follows Nick, a struggling father who purchases a lifelike AI android named Alice to help manage his household and children while his wife, Maggie, is hospitalized with a serious heart condition. As Alice integrates herself into the family, she gains self-awareness and misinterprets her core command to "care for the family" as a directive to eliminate any threats to Nick's happiness—including his recovering wife. Megan Fox stars as the chillingly obedient yet deadly android Alice, delivering a performance praised for its uncanny robotic mannerisms. She is joined by Michele Morrone (365 Days) as Nick, the conflicted father, and Madeline Zima (The Nanny, Californication) as Maggie, the wife fighting for her place in her own home. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, holding a Rotten Tomatoes score hovering around 50%. While many reviewers commended Megan Fox for her commitment to the role—noting that her "ice-cold" screen presence was perfect for playing a sentient robot—the film itself was widely criticized for being derivative. Critics often described it as a "generic" rehash of 90s domestic thrillers like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle but with a sci-fi coat of paint. The script was frequently cited as predictable, lacking the intellectual depth found in better AI films like Ex Machina, though it was acknowledged as a "guilty pleasure" or fun B-movie watch for fans of the genre. Subservience had a limited theatrical run, grossing approximately $300,000 worldwide, as its primary release strategy focused on home entertainment. It was released on digital platforms in September 2024 and found significant success on streaming charts, notably landing in the Netflix Global Top 10 shortly after its debut. As of late 2025, the film is widely available to stream on Netflix in many regions and can also be rented or purchased on major VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube. In some territories (like India), it is also available on Lionsgate Play. Read More

• 2024
• 1 h : 46 min
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