Hardware

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Hardware

R,

1990,

1h 32m,

Sci-Fi/

Horror

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46%

13 Reviews

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52%

5,000+ Ratings

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46%

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13 Reviews

52%

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5,000+ Ratings

In an America ravaged by atomic warfare, nomads spend their days scavenging for scrap in a blasted landscape. That's how ex-soldier Moses Baxter (Dylan McDermott) comes into possession of some spare android parts. He buys them as a present for his artist girlfriend, Jill (Stacey Travis), who plans to put them in a sculpture. What they don't know is that the pieces come from a new kind of android that is capable of reassembling itself -- and is programmed to kill.

Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 15, 2025

1/5

Whatever glimpses of potential existed in the story were completely forgotten with the actual execution of this narrative.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Nov 12, 2022

The problem with this extremely pretentious stylized exercise is that its result is mortally boring. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ian Berriman

SFX Magazine

Oct 19, 2010

One of those lovingly crafted movies where ingenuity and enthusiasm overcome the budgetary limitations.

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Steve Newton

Georgia Straight

Jul 7, 2010

2.5/5

Stanley's attempts at visual stylishness are so relentless they preclude the simple act of telling a good tale.

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

Jan 19, 2010

1.5/4

Shut up. Try to pay attention.

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Luke M

Aug 18, 2017

Hardware turned me on to the band 'Ministry' Iggy Pop, Gwar, Motorhead , Public Image LTD. Nearly two decades later, Hardware retains its merciless poise, and while the filmmaker has slipped into obscurity, his finest work still lunges for the throat.

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Albus W

Jan 7, 2017

I had a friend in college that worked in the movie theater. I got to go see this gem for free. It was the worst sci-fi movie ever. Low-budget effects, intellectually-challenged dialog, throw in some sex and violence to try and make it remotely interesting... FAIL FAIL FAIL! Don't waste money or time on this.

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Albus S

Jul 11, 2011

I'd say that this was the final movie to an 80's era that turned Hollywood into a grateful dominating film industry. Perhaps if this film was made in the mid 80's, it would have been highly acceptable, but to be released in 1990 was jumping into a new era of films that would not fit in. No one can't deny Stacey's eyes, one of the best Hollywood could ever find.

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Synopsis

In an America ravaged by atomic warfare, nomads spend their days scavenging for scrap in a blasted landscape. That's how ex-soldier Moses Baxter (Dylan McDermott) comes into possession of some spare android parts. He buys them as a present for his artist girlfriend, Jill (Stacey Travis), who plans to put them in a sculpture. What they don't know is that the pieces come from a new kind of android that is capable of reassembling itself -- and is programmed to kill.

Director: Richard Stanley
Producer: JoAnne Sellar, Paul Trybits
Screenwriter: Richard Stanley
Production Co: British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.1M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround

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