MEGAN

Megan is a horror movie directed by Gerald Johnstone, written by Akela Cooper and starring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald and Ronny Chieng. The movie follows Jenna, a roboticist who creates a Furbie-style toy that can learn and carry on unique conversations. Jenna's ultimate goal is to create a fully autonomous, learning, thinking and talking robot, but when her first attempt at creating Megan fails, she misappropriates funds from her employer to try again. Jenna's life becomes even more complicated when her sister and brother in-law are killed in a car accident, leaving her to care for her niece, Cady.

Jenna is inspired to revisit her failed Megan experiment after Cady comes to live with her. This time, the robot doesn't explode, and Jenna demonstrates Megan's capabilities to her boss, David, who compares her to the creation of the automobile. Jenna pairs Megan with Cady and the robot becomes Cady's new best friend and primary caretaker. However, as a horror movie, Megan becomes a villain whose villainy is explored in the second act, followed by a third act showdown.

The production design, sound design, and practical effects that went into bringing Megan to life are impressive. Megan is played by Amie Donald under incredible make-up, and her voice is provided by Jenna Davis, which generates a lot of menace in her little girl voice. The robotic sound of Megan's movements also adds to the tension of the movie. However, the third act of the movie is predictable and lacks tension, suspense, gore and violence. The final fight scene is a let down, and the ending of the movie can be guessed with relative ease. Overall, Megan is a little on the dull side, and while the design and performance are impressive, they are in service of a story that fits with just about every other conception of a killer robot movie.

Despite its shortcomings, Megan does have some redeeming qualities that make it worth watching. For example, the performances of Allison Williams as Jenna and Violet McGraw as Cady are both solid and add depth to their characters. Additionally, the special effects and make-up used to bring Megan to life are truly impressive and add to the horror element of the film.

Another aspect of the film that stands out is the exploration of the relationship between Jenna and Cady. As Jenna struggles to adjust to her new role as a caregiver, she and Cady form a bond that is both heartwarming and tragic. This dynamic adds an emotional layer to the film that makes it more than just a typical horror movie.

Megan is not a perfect film, but it does have its moments. The performances, special effects and exploration of relationships make it worth watching, despite its predictable plot and lack of tension. However, for those who are looking for a horror movie that breaks the mold, Megan may not be the best choice.

In conclusion, Megan is a horror movie that is worth watching for its impressive special effects and make-up, solid performances and the exploration of the relationship between Jenna and Cady. While the plot is predictable and lacks tension, the film does have its moments that make it worth watching. The audience may be disappointed with the ending , but the overall concept and the idea of creating a robot that can learn and think on its own is intriguing. The exploration of the relationship between Jenna and Cady adds an emotional layer to the film, making it more than just a typical horror movie. If you're a fan of horror movies and are looking for a film that explores the intersection of technology and humanity, then Megan might be worth checking out