The Lawnmower Man (New Line Platinum Series)
🌟 Groundbreaking 1992 Sci-Fi Thriller
📖 Synopsis:
Experience the revolutionary 1992 film that pioneered virtual reality cinema! Jeff Fahey stars as Jobe Smith, a simple-minded gardener who becomes the subject of a radical experiment by Dr. Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan). Using cutting-edge virtual reality technology and experimental drugs, Dr. Angelo attempts to enhance Jobe's intelligence as part of a secret government project.
As Jobe's mental abilities rapidly expand, he transforms from an innocent landscaper into a superintelligent being with dangerous psychic powers. But when the experiment spirals out of control, Jobe becomes obsessed with transcending physical reality entirely, threatening to merge with the global computer network and reshape the world according to his twisted vision.
Loosely based on a Stephen King short story, this cyberpunk thriller explores the dark side of technology and the consequences of playing God with human consciousness.
✨ What Makes This Special
- ⭐ Stars Jeff Fahey and Pierce Brosnan in compelling performances
- 💻 Pioneering computer-generated imagery and virtual reality sequences
- 🎬 Directed by Brett Leonard with groundbreaking visual effects
- 📚 Inspired by Stephen King's short story
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- 🎭 Cyberpunk themes that predicted modern VR technology
- 🧠 Thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence and human enhancement
This visually stunning thriller was ahead of its time, featuring computer graphics that were revolutionary for 1992 and themes about virtual reality that feel remarkably prescient today. A must-have for sci-fi collectors and fans of early CGI cinema!
🎯 Perfect for: Sci-fi collectors, cyberpunk enthusiasts, Stephen King fans, vintage VHS/DVD collectors, and anyone interested in films that explored virtual reality before it became mainstream.