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How to Make a Monster (2001)

Video game developer Clayton Software enlists the talents of a misfit group of programmers to develop the scariest computer combat game: EVILUTION. With four weeks to bring the game to market and a million-dollar bonus on the line, they utilize a telemetry suit to render a 3-D version of the onscreen player. But when a power surge gives the hard drive a mind of its own, the suit comes to life to play the game for real and the programming team find themselves in the middle of a chilling virtual nightmare beyond their wildest imagination.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Clea DuVallClea DuVallLaura
  • Photo of Steven CulpSteven CulpDrummond
  • Photo of Tyler ManeTyler ManeHardcore
  • Photo of Jason MarsdenJason MarsdenBug
  • Photo of Karim PrinceKarim PrinceSol
  • Photo of Julie StrainJulie StrainJulie
  • Photo of Danny MastersonDanny MastersonJeremy
  • Photo of Colleen CampColleen CampFaye Clayton
  • Photo of Hillary TuckHillary TuckNew Intern
  • Photo of Nick WrightNick WrightThug 1

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