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The Uncanny Valley
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The Uncanny Valley

2021-05-30 · 15 min · ★ 5.0

Science Fiction

Desperate for a clue to a mysterious case, an Investigator pushes for a last-minute interview with his only witness: a corrupt A.I. Now the Investigator has 10 minutes to find out what the A.I. knows before it is dismantled by the scientists.

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Directors
Julia Beney
Production companies
Rather Unimpressive Films
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 19,000

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Jacqueline GodboutJacqueline GodboutANDI-7291
Raymond TongThe Investigator
Jennifer BusuttilDr. Lettie Lang
Jaemoon LeeDr. Heo Jun
Kristen MacCullochKristen MacCullochDr. Melinda Maddox

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