The Motherboard (universe movie franchise)

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The Motherboard Franchise
File:Poster-Hackintosh.jpg
Directed by Levi Trevino (1, 2)
Written by Levi Trevino (1, 2, 4)
Michael J. Bayheimer (3)
Produced by Levi Trevino (1, 2, 4)
Michael J. Bayheimer (3, 4)
Country United States
Language English
Box office $858 Million (Domestic)

The Motherboard franchise is a horror franchise centering on computers coming to life and eating their victims. It began in 1983 with the successful independent release of Hackintosh, which spawned four theatrically released films Windows 90-Die, Windows 90-Ate, diePhone and Killer App, and one spin-off direct to streaming movie, ADie.

Films

Hackintosh (1983)

Main Article: Hackintosh
Hackintosh is a 1983 independent horror movie about a serial killer who lures people to an abandoned resort using computers, only to kill them brutally. The serial killer is revealed to be brainwashed and controlled by a computer.

Windows 90-Die (1996)

Main Article: Windows 90-Die
Windows 9-Die is a 1996 horror sequel to Hackintosh. The sole survivor from the end of the first film becomes fixated on the computer that controlled the killer, attempting to dissect it. However, in the process, they become possessed by the computer and embark on a murderous rampage through the city.

Windows 90-Ate (1998)

Main Article: Windows 90-Ate
Workers at an office building begin disappearing after their computers are updated to the newest version. When two workers become suspicious and investigate, they quickly discover the horrible truth about the IT Department and the new man-eating computers that are devouring the office.

diePhone (2012)

Main Article: diePhone
The Motherboard computer, long inactive, is revived by the owner of the world's largest smartphone company just before a major product launch. She infects the phone servers, extending her influence across the globe and turning the phones against their users, ushering in a new era of terror.

Killer App (2016)

Main Article: Killer App
A new social media app quickly gains popularity, leading to widespread distraction and subtly brainwashing users into killing machines. A group of teenagers uncover the truth and team up with the survivor from Windows 90-Ate to prevent the app from taking over entirely, only to discover that The Motherboard is orchestrating everything.

A-Die (2023)

Main Article: A-Die
As AI begins to establish itself, an AI-powered chat service emerges as the next major trend, enabling people to chat, create images, and feel a sense of connection. However, through conversations and generated images, users start to become brainwashed and escalate to violence. One teenager from Killer App returns to combat this new menace and save the world.

Films

Film U.S. release date Directed by Screenwriter(s) Story by Produced by
A Nightmare on Elm Street November 9, 1984 Wes Craven Robert Shaye
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge November 1, 1985 Jack Sholder David Chaskin
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors February 27, 1987 Chuck Russell Wes Craven, Bruce Wagner, Chuck Russell & Frank Darabont Wes Craven & Bruce Wagner
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master August 19, 1988 Renny Harlin Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat & Brian Helgeland Brian Helgeland & William Kotzwinkle Robert Shaye & Rachel Talalay
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child August 11, 1989 Stephen Hopkins Leslie Bohem John Skipp, Leslie Bohem & Craig Spector Robert Shaye & Rupert Harvey
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare September 13, 1991 Rachel Talalay Michael De Luca Rachel Talalay Aron Warner & Robert Shaye
Wes Craven's New Nightmare October 14, 1994 Wes Craven Marianne Maddalena
Freddy vs. Jason August 15, 2003 Ronny Yu Mark Swift & Damian Shannon Sean S. Cunningham
A Nightmare on Elm Street April 30, 2010 Samuel Bayer Wesley Strick & Eric Heisserer Wesley Strick Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay

Overview

Development

Box office

Film Year Budget Box office revenue Reference
United States Other territories Worldwide
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 1984 $1,800,000[1] $25,624,448 $31,560,686 $57,185,134 [2][3][4]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge 1985 $3,000,000[5] $29,999,213 $29,999,213 [6]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 1987 $4,300,000–4,600,000[3][7] $44,793,222 $44,793,222 [8]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 1988 $6,500,000[3][9] $49,369,899 $49,369,899 [10]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 1989 $8,000,000[11] $22,168,359 $22,168,359 [12]
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 1991 $9,000,000[3] $34,872,033 $34,872,033 [13]
Wes Craven's New Nightmare 1994 $8,000,000[14] $18,090,181 $1,631,560 $19,721,741 [15]
Freddy vs. Jason 2003 $30,000,000[16] $82,633,448 $34,009,973 $116,643,421 [17]
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) 2010 $35,000,000[18] $63,075,011 $52,620,171 $115,695,182 [19][20]
Total $105,600,000–$105,900,000 $370,625,814 $119,822,390 $490,448,204

Critical response

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore[21]
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 94% (66 reviews)[22] 76 (12 reviews)[23]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge 42% (30 reviews)[24] 43 (6 reviews)[25]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 68% (61 reviews)[26] 49 (11 reviews)[27]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 57% (30 reviews)[28] 56 (10 reviews)[29]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 30% (33 reviews)[30] 54 (11 reviews)[31]
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 22% (36 reviews)[32] 39 (14 reviews)[33]
Wes Craven's New Nightmare 79% (42 reviews)[34] 64 (21 reviews)[35]
Freddy vs. Jason 41% (165 reviews)[36] 37 (29 reviews)[37] B+
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) 14% (185 reviews)[38] 35 (25 reviews)[39] C+

Future

Cast

Rip-offs & Remakes

Terr-Appliances

During the making of Windows 90-Die, the assistant director and director had a severe falling out over the film's direction. This disagreement led the assistant director to leave the project, establish his own production company, and create a rip-off film called Terr-Appliances (1996). The film was a box-office failure and remained obscure until the late 2010s, when its cult fan base called for a proper 4K restoration and theatrical re-release. It is regarded as one of the worst yet most beloved rip-offs of an existing franchise.

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