Looker (1981)
Année de sortie: 1981
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: L'ordinateur meurtrier, Looker-murhat, Vidéo crime, Szupermodell, Troppo belle per vivere
Réalisateur: Michael Crichton
Writer: Michael Crichton
Production & Genre
Producteur: Producer: Howard Jeffrey
Sociétés: The Ladd Company
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
Budget: $8,000,000 (estimated)
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: model, plastic surgeon
Histoire
Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs minor surgeries on several models aiming for perfection, with all procedures being successful initially. However, when some of his patients start dying mysteriously, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and decides to investigate. His inquiries lead him to uncover the enigmatic and potentially deadly activities of a cutting-edge computer company called Digital Matrix.
Résumé
Directed by Michael Crichton in 1981, 'Looker' is a blend of drama, sci-fi, and thriller genres that explores the darker side of cosmetic surgery and beauty standards. The film centers around Dr. Larry Roberts (played by Albert Finney), a prominent plastic surgeon whose patients begin to meet untimely deaths following their surgeries. As he digs deeper into the murders, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving Digital Matrix, a high-tech company with unknown motives. 'Looker' serves as a commentary on societal pressures regarding physical perfection and the potential dangers of unchecked technological advancement.
