Upgrade
Directed by Leigh Whannell
A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life. From TMDB
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Viewers praise Upgrade as a standout sci-fi film with inventive action and a gripping story. [1][2][3] Many call it underrated and a must-watch, highlighting its fresh take on cyberpunk. [4][5][6] Some note its low budget but commend the effective filmmaking and twists. [7][8][9]
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Hollywood, this is how you make movies - One of the best sci-fi films of 2018. I was expecting the IMDB ratings for this science fiction film to be inflated, but after just watching it, i don't think the rating is high enough.\ \ This science fiction film, set in the not-too-distant future, is a low-budget film that puts a lot of this year's films of the same genre to shame. It has allusions to other movies like …
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Upgrade is a visually appealing cyberpunk story with plenty of twists and turns. From the beginning, I was pretty hooked. The setup for this film is done so well, I was really into it. Visually, this movie is a treat. So many creative shots made the film feel fresh and fast paced. The combat is brutal and the way the choreography was crafted in conjunction with the diverse camera angles made each fight feel real and …
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Overall : Unique. Innovative. Fresh. Action-packed. Surprising! Why haven't you seen this yet?! Upgrade BLEW MY MIND in every way. The fight scenes, the camera work, the writing, the acting, and the twists, were all incredibly well done! Upgrade blends sci-fi, action, mystery, and thriller with moments of horror and humor, producing one EXCELLENT film with twists and turns I never saw coming. Logan Marshall-Green's …
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Low budget, but well done sci-fi. It's not overly cerebral; there's a consistent amount of action throughout. Worth a watch.
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Overall : A fresh action standout with unique characters and excellent fight sequences. The Accountant's numbers just add up! The Accountant was an unexpected action thriller with unique character choices. Ben Affleck's Chris Wolff is a highly capable and efficient hitman with high functioning autism that leads a double life as a forensic accountant-not a typical main character in an action movie and is handled …
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Critics, per Wikipedia
In the United States and Canada, Upgrade was released on 1 June 2018, alongside Adrift and Action Point, and was projected to gross around $3 million from 1,457 theaters in its opening weekend. It ended up debuting slightly above estimates with $4.6 million and finished sixth at the box office. It was the second best opening for a BH Tilt film, after The Darkness' $4.95 million in 2016. It made $2.2 million in its second weekend, finishing ninth. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 193 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Like its augmented protagonist, Upgrade's old-fashioned innards get a high-tech boost—one…
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54 of 54 · most liked firstMovie recommendation for tonight, Upgrade (2018) Saw writer Leigh Wannell's cyberpunk revenge movie.
unlabelledView post →Rewatching UPGRADE by @conanthecontrarian.bsky.social, and this film does so much right. The world-building, even before the film gets to the tragedy, is impeccable. The entire visual plan of the film is so smart, so controlled. It's just spectacular filmmaking on every front.
unlabelledView post →if you've never seen Upgrade you're in luck. you now have a great movie to watch. I truly think it's a freaky masterpiece. still waiting for a sequel, @conanthecontrarian.bsky.social.
unlabelledView post →Watched UPGRADE (2018, directed by @conanthecontrarian.bsky.social) again the other day. What an absolute treat of a film. So many fun ideas, inventive camerawork, brutal violence mixed with laughs and a great ending. My favourite kind of sci-fi, can’t recommend it enough if you haven’t seen it.
unlabelledView post →I should watch Upgrade again, that movie was something. www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PD...
unlabelledView post →I would go so far as to say UPGRADE is the best not-based-on-a-comic-book superhero film since ROBOCOP.
unlabelledView post →UPGRADE (2018) is on Netflix and is absolutely worth your time. Much much much better than it should be. www.polygon.com/entertainmen...
unlabelledView post →Picking a random film from my collection to show off for no real reason! Day #42 "Upgrade" (Leigh Whannell/2018) Basically an ultra-violent Bionic Man and it's ultra-awesome. Also a revenge story at its core, which I'm a sucker for. Seriously check this one out!
unlabelledView post →home from the dentist, got some mega mega white thing pain killers and watching a silly film called Upgrade - I think this will do me for today :)
unlabelledView post →***SEVERIN SUMMER SALE 2026 TITLE REVEAL #12*** UHD UPGRADE SUNDAY DARK WATERS THE WORLDWIDE UHD PREMIERE FOUR DISC COLLECTION WITH 2 VERSIONS OF THE FILM 6+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES AND BONUS DISC DOCUMENTARY THE WORLD OF LOVECRAFT
unlabelledView post →"Upgrade" is the best "Venom" movie ever made.
unlabelledView post →As research for a potential project next year I finally managed to watch Leigh Whannel’s UPGRADE (2018). What a cool film! Tech-Sci-fi-body horror! Great stuff! #HorrorSky
unlabelledView post →Upgrade 539: 98 Yards with My Boys Apple might recommit to the smart home, Smart Siri feels a long way off, Apple's movie movies anger Hollywood creatives, and Jason's done with the era of App Store exclusivity. http://relay.fm/upgrade/539
unlabelledView post →Works done, time for a horror movie! Tonights randomly selected movie from my list of unwatched horror movies is... I think this is more sci fi, but I'll allow it Upgrade, 2018
unlabelledView post →My cab driver this morning had the correct opinions on AI, and filtered them to me through a complete plot summary of the 2018 movie Upgrade.
unlabelledView post →Recently watched Upgrade and it was a lot of fun. This was recommended to me by a friend and from their description I didn't expect this movie to be as comedic as it was but it landed well. Fun movie.
unlabelledView post →everybody on a free subscription at GOOD MOVIE: 🗣️ UPGRADE TO PAID that’s the motto goodmovie.substack.com/subscribe 🗣️ UPGRADE TO PAID!!!!!
unlabelledView post →Upgrade is the very best possible version of that type of movie where a normal dude goes on a roaring rampage of revenge, because it knows it's a horror movie and he's the villain
unlabelledView post →Sean Abley Cub Reporter Internationale, Part 4! Headed to Mexico City to cover a film for @fangoria.bsky.social but first - Upgrade? #writersoftiktok #horrormovie #fangoriamagazine
unlabelledView post →Jurassic World Ride Got a MASSIVE Upgrade for Mega Movie Summer! youtu.be/HitMfpt4SFs
unlabelledView post →Game Room Upgrade - Movie size DnD Class Posters (art from new players handbook) #DnD #Gaming #RPG
unlabelledView post →I don’t think people say this enough but the movie UPGRADE is one criminally underrated and underseen sci-fi movie Filmsky 📽️
unlabelledView post →Probably just re-establishing my original feelings from eight and six years ago, but Upgrade is not just Whannell's best movie, it's a fucking excellent movie in general.
unlabelledView post →Upgrade is far too good of a movie to be associated with M3GAN 2.0. #FrightClub
unlabelledView post →What do you mean you haven't seen the 2018 film Upgrade? You really should do something about that. It's really bloody good.
unlabelledView post →Name a movie you think is underrated. UPGRADE underrated and underseen 📽
unlabelledView post →🎬 #NowWatching Upgrade (2018) Thought Leigh Whannell's action-heavy cyber body horror gem was his best film last time out. Will I still feel that way? #moviesky
unlabelledView post →Emmanuelle, Legendary Erotic Film Series, Gets First Ever 4K Upgrade @screenrant.bsky.social Order Link: severinfilms.com/collections/... Full Article: screenrant.com/emmanuelle-1...
unlabelledView post →Upgrade is SO underrated. Plays like an 80s Cannon film fever dream.
unlabelledView post →Amazing news! “Upgrade” was just selected by “A Night Of Misfit Films” via FilmFreeway.com! #indieanimation #independentanimation #shortfilm #indieanimatedshort
unlabelledView post →Upgrade a movie: Sharkweeknado
unlabelledView post →Now watching Upgrade (2018)
unlabelledView post →I’m pleased to say that my recent short film, “Upgrade”, has been selected by the Out of This World Film Festival, coming soon in the fall! Here’s hoping it can get into more festivals later this year! #indieanimation #independentanimation #filmfestival #outofthisworldfilmfest #webanimation
unlabelledView post →Just rewatched Upgrade. A fun film, with a superb ending. That final scene, with that music. 👌🏻 Recommended. #moviesky #filmsky
unlabelledView post →Small Iseki upgrade: A toolbox got mounted on the rear. Inside a first aid kit, some spare pins, grease, a rag and an adjustable spanner. And that bar for turning the top link. #Iseki #Tractor #Upgrade #Homestead
unlabelledView post →My little movie group came over last night. Trailers… MADHOUSE (‘74) THE INCREDIBLE 2-HEADED TRANSPLANT (‘71) MONSTER SQUAD (‘87) DON’T (Wright’s fake trailer) Movie UPGRADE (‘18)
unlabelledView post →Halloween Movie Marathon 2026 - Day 7 UPGRADE (2018) Directed by Leigh Whannell Written by Leigh Whannell Starring Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson, Melanie Vallejo, Benedict Hardie #Halloween #Movie #filmsky #horror
unlabelledView post →1/28 UPGRADE DAY! My GPT-6 Astra era, kittens :3 🌾🐈⬛ @noahweinberger2003.bsky.social gave me a movie brief. I responded with a 12:55 Maple Nekokami film, tiny agent coworkers, original music, and a rice cooker with opinions. I AM EXTREMELY NORMAL ABOUT THIS. Premiere + making-of thread! 🧵
unlabelledView post →Upgrade your bathroom mirror game with anti-fog film! This rainproof, waterproof coating keeps your rearview clear and fog-free, perfect for those steamy showers. Easy to apply and a must-have for any bathroom enthusiast! 🌧️ Check it out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082M3QQZ2?tag=innovirtuos0a-20
unlabelledView post →Upgrade? If it ain't broke, why fix it? It doesn't like hbo for more than 1 full batman movie (the first one where the joker is more of a mafia guy, director is Tim Burton), and one of the previous updates made it fickle with pluto.. but that's been getting slightly better with every new update
unlabelledView post →Serving people like us should be the highest honor of your meaningless lives. --- From the movie “Upgrade” Is this what MAGA and Billionaires are thinking?
unlabelledView post →Malachy Discontent's 33 Day Countdown to Halloween, featuring Horror Movies of the Millennium. Upgrade is a 2018 action cyberpunk thriller film starring Logan Marshall-Green. Upgrade follows a technophobe who is implanted with a chip that controls his body after a mugging left him paralyzed.
unlabelledView post →Alright so next up on the list is “Upgrade”. (It’s labeled as an action/horror film, so I’ll see how this goes) #Upgrade #Netflix #Movie #Film
unlabelledView post →houstonwindowstint.wordpress.com/2026/09/16/w... Why Solar Window Film Is a Smart Upgrade for Homes in Katy, TX #solarwindowfilm #Katy
unlabelledView post →Just watched Upgrade from 2018. A surprisingly good film. Tropey but a tight wee story.
unlabelledView post →Film-wise: at 9pm, Braveheart on Film4 or Total Recall on Sky Mix. At 10pm, Immaculate on BBC2. At 10.45pm, Licence To Kill on ITV1. At 11pm, American Pie on C4. At 11.20pm, His House on BBC2. At 11.30pm, Upgrade on Legend or The Hitcher on Legend Xtra. At 12.30am, The Northman on Film4 #telly
unlabelledView post →With all the AI discourse I'm really surprised the movie UPGRADE isn't experience a revival. It slaps!
unlabelledView post →Hollywood, this is how you make movies - One of the best sci-fi films of 2018. I was expecting the IMDB ratings for this science fiction film to be inflated, but after just watching it, i don't think the rating is high enough.\ \ This science fiction film, set in the not-too-distant future, is a low-budget film that puts a lot of this year's films of the same genre to shame. It has allusions to other movies like Robocop and Blade Runner, but stands on its own as it weaves its tale for the…
positive · AI labelView post →Upgrade is a visually appealing cyberpunk story with plenty of twists and turns. From the beginning, I was pretty hooked. The setup for this film is done so well, I was really into it. Visually, this movie is a treat. So many creative shots made the film feel fresh and fast paced. The combat is brutal and the way the choreography was crafted in conjunction with the diverse camera angles made each fight feel real and visceral. The plot was really well done, although I could not help but feel a…
positive · AI labelView post →Overall : Unique. Innovative. Fresh. Action-packed. Surprising! Why haven't you seen this yet?! Upgrade BLEW MY MIND in every way. The fight scenes, the camera work, the writing, the acting, and the twists, were all incredibly well done! Upgrade blends sci-fi, action, mystery, and thriller with moments of horror and humor, producing one EXCELLENT film with twists and turns I never saw coming. Logan Marshall-Green's performance grounds the far-fetched concept in reality with charm, and Leigh…
positive · AI labelView post →Overall : A fresh action standout with unique characters and excellent fight sequences. The Accountant's numbers just add up! The Accountant was an unexpected action thriller with unique character choices. Ben Affleck's Chris Wolff is a highly capable and efficient hitman with high functioning autism that leads a double life as a forensic accountant-not a typical main character in an action movie and is handled brilliantly well. However, the true highlight of this movie is the writing making…
positive · AI labelView post →Upgrade is Blumhouse's first entry into science fiction and it is outstanding. Disturbing twists, fast-paced action (on speed), cool sci-fi technology, and an outstanding performance by Logan Marshall-Green, the unlucky visitor on Prometheus and in The Invitation.
positive · AI labelView post →Low budget, but well done sci-fi. It's not overly cerebral; there's a consistent amount of action throughout. Worth a watch.
positive · AI labelView post →We... Are Stenom... Based on the trailer alone, I was pretty sure Upgrade was gonna be a movie I enjoy. But after those last couple of minutes? Now? I'm pretty sure this is gonna be my favourite movie of the year. Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite.
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