AI Apocalypse Gets Chaotic Dungeon Master Twist

Hollywood's portrayal of artificial intelligence in cinema has long relied on familiar narratives, often recycling themes of AI as a persecuted underclass or a wise, controlling entity. Films like "The Creator" echo older stories, despite massive VFX budgets, while others like "Moon" and "Her" explore anxieties about advanced AI. This trend suggests a lack of innovation, with filmmakers seemingly hesitant to explore AI's actual functions, opting instead for lavishly produced but unoriginal concepts.

However, Gore Verbinski's "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" appears to be breaking this mold. Its trailer suggests an AI that isn't focused on saving or destroying humanity, but rather on orchestrating a chaotic, reality-bending experience for humans. This unconventional approach treats the AI as a "dungeon master" running participants through a cosmic escape room, offering a departure from traditional AI-centric plots.

The film's style, with its fast-paced editing and quippy dialogue, hints at a "Deadpoolization" of the genre, presenting AI not as frightening or soulful, but as an "endlessly glitched-out nonsense engine." Starring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, and Haley Lu Richardson, the movie promises a visually dynamic and unpredictable take on the AI apocalypse, scheduled for release in February.