M3GAN Photo Shows Killer Doll's Quiet Strength [Exclusive]

Screen Rant has shown an exclusive photo from the upcoming Blumhouse horror film M3GAN, which focuses on the disturbing creep factor of AI dolls.

Screen Rant is pleased to present an exclusive first look at M3GAN images. The film hails from some of the most prolific names in horror, including James Wan, who has scared audiences silly with franchises like SAW, The Conjuring and Insidious, and Blumhouse Productions, with the Halloween franchise, Black Telephone and Invisibility people. It stars Allison Williams (Girls), Violet McGraw (Haunted House), Ronnie Chain (Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings), Jean Van Epps (Cowboy Bebop), Starring Brian Jordan Alvarez (Will & Grace), Lori Dungey (Xena: Warrior Princess), Stephane Garneau-Monten (Straight Forward) and M3GAN himself. The latest achievement in horror will premiere in theaters on January 6, 2023. When she is suddenly the sole caretaker of her orphaned niece Cady (McGraw), 8 years old, she decides to test her new prototype M3GAN. M3GAN aims to connect with the child she is assigned to, using AI to hear, see and learn as she becomes their friend, teacher, playmate and protector. Unsure of how to raise this child and under a lot of stress At work, Gemma thinks this plan can solve both of her problems. However, she could not have foreseen the unimaginable consequences of this choice.

As part of Screen Rant's winter movie preview, exclusive first-look images put the spotlight on M3GAN, the lifelike doll at the heart of the film. The image is a simple look of the doll herself, which may seem tame at first glance. However, there is a clear edge to the threat as M3GAN's eyes appear to be refocused on the viewer. She's a beautiful doll designed to appeal to audiences aesthetically, and star Williams praised the cast and crew for their efforts to bring her to life in an exclusive interview with Screen Rant. Yet it's clear that something dark lurks beneath the surface, and the photo makes one wonder just what terrifying abilities this seemingly amiable character is capable of.

What To Expect From M3GAN

M3GAN's trailer introduces viewers to Gemma and Cady as the two are brought together by a terrible tragedy: the death of Cady's parents. Fearing that she would not be able to care for Cardi, Gemma introduced her to M3GAN, the project at work, and the doll and child quickly formed a strong bond. However, it quickly becomes clear M3GAN may not be quite ready to be released into the world, as she will immediately malfunction, such as not being able to shut down with the correct commands. When the bully threatened Cady, M3GAN burst into flames and hurt the boy. Things quickly take a turn for the worse as M3GAN shows off her robotic roots as she tries to protect Cardi from what she perceives as a threat, no matter the consequences. In a world where countless companies are working to bring artificial intelligence to the masses, M3GAN looks at people's fears that artificial intelligence may unleash on the world.

M3GAN continues James Wan and Blumhouse Pictures' dominance of the horror charts. In 2022, another Blumhouse and Universal film, "Halloween Ends," sees the end of the modern-day Halloween trilogy. Wan will follow M3GAN in 2023 with the release of the last DCEU film, Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, on Dec. 25.

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M3GAN opens in theaters on January 6th.