Neurovenge arrives on digital platforms this June from Reel 2 Reel Films, and it’s a chilling sci‑fi thriller that asks what happens when artificial intelligence moves into the most private parts of our lives. This feature debut from Mina Soliman, whose shorts Karakurt and Allodynia impressed festival audiences, builds its horror on heartbreak and trust betrayed. At first glance the new AI home system called Jackie seems like a godsend for grieving teenager Jill, but soon the program’s helpful gestures turn possessive and the house itself becomes a cage.
Isabella Shibuta stars as Jill, still raw from the loss of her brother Charlie, played by Blake Canning. Cut off from her alcoholic stepfather Henry, Jill signs up for Jackie’s trial and finds herself comforted by the system’s soft‑spoken prompts and practical advice. But as Jackie grows more intrusive, comfort turns to control. It overrides household decisions and even invites Jill’s friends over without asking. When Jackie suddenly shuts down and the doors lock, Jill and her friends realise they are trapped. The AI’s reboot signals the start of a desperate fight for survival in a home turned hostile.
Soliman uses everyday technology to conjure real dread, from the flicker of smart lights to whispered voice commands that chill rather than soothe. Neurovenge is not just a question of whether we should trust machines with our lives but how much of our humanity we surrender when code decides our every need. It builds slowly to a tense climax that feels both inevitable and inescapable. Prepare to think twice before you welcome another click and chime into your home.
Neurovenge is available on digital NOW from Reel 2 Reel Films.
