RoboCop (1987) & Upgrade (2018): Cyborg Justice & Body Upgrades

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two films that tackle the idea of humans merging with machines.

First we examine RoboCop (1987), Paul Verhoeven's cyberpunk classic about a police officer rebuilt as a corporate-controlled cyborg.

Then we explore Upgrade (2018), a modern sci-fi thriller about an experimental AI implant that begins controlling its human host.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most enduring questions:

What happens when the line between human and machine disappears?

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time.

Follow the show for deep dives into the films and ideas that shaped sci-fi.

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