Demon Seed Directed by
Donald Cammell
Writing credits
Dean R. Koontz (novel)
Robert Jaffe ...
Tagline: Never was a woman violated as profanely... Never was a woman subject to inhuman love like this... Never was a woman prepared for a more perverse destiny...
Plot Outline: Scientist Alex Harris, doing research on artificial intelligence, is working on a special kind of computer. This computer grows more and more powerful and eventually succeeds in raping the scientist's wife, Susan Harris. In the end, she gives birth to a hybrid baby.
Cast overview, first billed only:
Julie Christie .... Dr. Susan Harris
Fritz Weaver .... Alex Harris
Gerrit Graham .... Walter Gabler
Berry Kroeger .... Petrosian
Lisa Lu .... Soon Yen
Larry J. Blake .... Cameron
John O'Leary .... Royce
Alfred Dennis .... Mokri
Davis Roberts .... Warner
Patricia Wilson .... Mrs. Trabert
E. Hampton Beagle .... Night Operator
Michael Glass .... Technician #1
Barbarao .... Technician #2
Dana Laurita .... Amy
Monica MacLean .... Joan Kemp
Also Known As:
Proteus Generation
Runtime: 94 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color (Metrocolor)
Sound Mix: Mono
Certification: Singapore:NC-16 / Iceland:16 / Australia:M / Finland:K-16 / France:-12 / Norway:15 / UK:15 / USA:R / West Germany:16
Trivia: Dr. Harris' futuristic-looking car was actually a production car, unmodified at the time of filming - a Bricklin SV-1. The Bricklin was built in Canada but intended for the U.S. market, featuring high performance and a number of innovative safety features. Fewer than 3,000 were produced during its short run from 1974-1976.
Goofs:Crew or equipment visible: When Mrs. Harris is trying to get the little girl out of the car for her session, a sound man can be seen through the back window behind her.
Awards: 2 nominations