The Automaton (2019)
In 1897, a young widow returns to the family farm where she discovers her late husband's attempt at building a primitive sentient machine.
Top billed cast
Nicole WylandMargaret Woodruff
John EnnisOtto / Dr. Carl Woodruff (voice)
Mindee de LaceyHelen Herring
Jill RemezMrs. Cooper
Bruno OliverPastor Evans
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