This movie centers on a mother, Leah, and her high school daughter, Harper, who move into a beta smart home with an infrared camera security system and everything in the house is voice-activated by the AI software, named Soteria, and created by a mastermind electronics genius named Devon Carlo. He also has a romantic interest in Leah and is jealous of anyone who gets close to her or her daughter. That spells problems for his assistant, Wesley, who likes Harper but also knows how to program Soteria. When Wesley has a car accident, Leah gets suspicious that Devon may be behind it.... is she right? Supported by a good Canadian cast, this had a good, solid plot and is definitely recommended!!!
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Meet Soteria and Stay Safe!!!
lavatch24 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Leah Tomkins is the victim of a home intruder. In response, she moves into a home with a state-of-the-art security system named Soteria. The creator of the system is Devan Karloe, and his motto is "Stay Safe!" Unfortunately for Leah and her daughter Harper, she will not be safe, and the problem will be the security system.
Devan was that kind of Dr. Frankenstein who made an invention that could potentially change the world. The film explores interesting new technology. But the creature is not the invention here. Rather, the problem is with the complete psycho who invented it.
The film had the potential to probe into the truth about how as humans progress, human nature never changes. But the home stretch of the film turned into a routine horror show. It was especially disappointing that the likable character of Oscar, Leah's old friend from college, met his horrific end in a steam room.
There were some good performances, especially from the actress playing Leah. But it was unfortunate that the filmmakers could not follow through effectively on a creative premise.
Devan was that kind of Dr. Frankenstein who made an invention that could potentially change the world. The film explores interesting new technology. But the creature is not the invention here. Rather, the problem is with the complete psycho who invented it.
The film had the potential to probe into the truth about how as humans progress, human nature never changes. But the home stretch of the film turned into a routine horror show. It was especially disappointing that the likable character of Oscar, Leah's old friend from college, met his horrific end in a steam room.
There were some good performances, especially from the actress playing Leah. But it was unfortunate that the filmmakers could not follow through effectively on a creative premise.
Just ridiculous
agreenskeeperscorp17 February 2024
Adult male hanging out at a high school to pick up a 17 year old?? Single woman dependent to her homes voice security? Why do all LMN parents put the pressures of being the best student ever on their kids?? The mother is clueless to the point of embarrassing. Instead of worrying about her kid being perfect she should get her own act together. Such a lame movie premise. The electronics genius is so ridiculously creepy from the get go. This whole movie makes absolutely zero sense. Massive house for a mother and daughter. Voice activated to the point of invasive. The whole school girl fighting and being hated by "everybody" is a total joke.
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