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Because the protagonist, Grey Trace, is being controlled by an AI chip (STEM), director Leigh Whannell wanted his movements to look unnaturally rigid and efficient. To achieve this on a limited $3–5 million budget, the production team used a clever low-tech solution: The 2018 film is a visceral cyberpunk thriller