M3GAN
M3GAN (pronounced "Megan") is a 2022 American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone. It was written by Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper and James Wan. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw star, Amie Donald physically portrays M3GAN, and Jenna Davis voices the character. Its plot follows an artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile toward anyone who comes between her and her human companion. M3GAN premiered in Los Angeles on December 7, 2022, and Universal Pictures theatrically released it in the United States on January 6, 2023. The film grossed over $181 million worldwide against a budget of $12 million and received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its campy blend of horror and humor. A sequel, M3GAN 2.0, is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2025, while a spin-off, SOULM8TE, is scheduled to be released on January 2, 2026.
When a child loses a parent, they look to form attachments with the next person that comes into their life. The person that's gonna provide love and support and serve as a behavioral model. Which, in an ordinary situation, would be you, right? But you've created a toy that's so real, it's possible that cady might not see her as a toy but as a primary caregiver. I guess I just Don't quite see what the end goal is here.
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You have to eat the toppings, cady, not just the bread. You just did the one thing I asked you not to do. Research shows that if you force a child to eat vegetables, then they'll be less likely to choose those foods as adults. - Is that so? - Yes. Experts say the preferred method is to give your child the choice. It's called the division of responsibility... So we need to talk about school.
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Mom didn't want me to go to school. She said I learn better at home. I know, and I'm not saying that she was wrong. I'm learning faster with m3gan than I ever have before. We're already on fourth-grade math. But it's about more than just grades, cady. It's about developing social skills, and that is something that you can only get from spending time around other kids. Real kids.
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