Slaughterbots (2017): Cast & Plot
Slaughterbots is a 2017 short sci-fi action film directed by Stewart Sugg, starring David Alexander as CEO, Cristina Dohmen and Bruce Lester-Johnson. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Stewart Sugg
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Slaughterbots About?
The premise of Slaughterbots without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A computer science professor at UC Berkeley contributed to a concerning video depicting a future where devastating autonomous drones replace nuclear weapons. The video illustrates swarms of tiny, virtually unstoppable drones capable of inflicting massive casualties – potentially wiping out half a city. The professor, Stuart Russell, has stated that this technology is already being developed and presents a significant threat.
Slaughterbots Cast & Characters
David Alexander leads the cast as CEO, with Cristina Dohmen as News Anchor and Bruce Lester-Johnson as News Anchor. Directed by Stewart Sugg; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stewart Sugg
- David Alexander as CEO
- Cristina Dohmen as News Anchor
- Bruce Lester-Johnson as News Anchor
- Brian Potter Jr. as News Anchor
Also Starring in Slaughterbots
· 4 more- Tim Ahern General
- Leo Flanagan Ollie
- Janice Ahern Mom
- Stuart J. Russell Themselves
Slaughterbots Plot Summary
What happens in Slaughterbots from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in a Black Mirror-esque near future, this seven-minute dramatization explores the terrifying possibilities of autonomous weaponry. The story centers on palm-sized drones equipped with facial recognition technology and shaped explosives. These lethal devices are designed to be programmed to hunt down and eliminate specific targets, whether they are known individuals or broader categories of people, such as those wearing an enemy military uniform.
The narrative introduces a high-ranking tech executive, played by David Alexander, who pitches a chilling vision of modern warfare. He argues that traditional nuclear weapons have become obsolete, claiming that a relatively small investment of $25 million for a fleet of “unstoppable” drones could effectively kill half the population of an entire city.
Full summary
The whole story of Slaughterbots, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Slaughterbots?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of technology do the palm-sized drones use to locate and identify their targets?
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Slaughterbots FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Slaughterbots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slaughterbots?
Slaughterbots runs 8 minutes.
When was Slaughterbots released?
Slaughterbots was released on November 17, 2017.
Who directed Slaughterbots?
Slaughterbots was directed by Stewart Sugg.
More films by Stewart Sugg Who is in the cast of Slaughterbots?
Slaughterbots stars David Alexander as CEO, Cristina Dohmen as News Anchor and Bruce Lester-Johnson as News Anchor, among 8 credited actors.
Does Slaughterbots have a post-credit scene?
No. Slaughterbots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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