The Motherboard (universe movie franchise)

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THe Motherboard Franchise
Directed by Levi Trevino (1, 2)
Produced by Levi Trevino (1, 2, 4)
Michael J. Bayheimer (3, 4)
Written by Levi Trevino (1, 2, 4)

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 Hack-intosh, which spawned three theatrically released films Windows 9-Die, Windows 9-Ate, and diePhone.

Films

Hack-intosh (1983)

Hack-intosh is a 1983 independent horror movie about a serial killer who lures people to an abandonded resort using computers, only to kill them brutally. The serial killer is revealed to be brainwashed and controlled by a computer.

Windows 9-Die (1994)

Windows 9-Die is a 1994 horror-sequel to Hack-intosh, in which the sole survivor from the end of the first film becomes obsessed with the computer that possessed the killer and tries to dissect it, only to become possessed by it in the process and goes on a murderous rampage through the city.

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001)

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection is a 2001 comedic monster film, the third in the "Tremors" series featuring the subterranean worm-creatures dubbed "Graboids". It was directed by Brent Maddock and stars Michael Gross. Like the second movie, the film was not released in theaters. It introduced a new creature called the Ass-Blasters.

Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004)

Tremors 4: The Legend Begins is a 2004 straight to video movie. It is the fourth film in the "Tremors" series of monster films. It is a prequel to the earlier movies and featured Michael Gross as the ancestor to his original character in the first Tremors film.

Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)

Main article: Tremors 5: Bloodlines

Tremors 5. Bloodlines was produced in South Africa, featuring a returning Michael Gross and new co-star Jamie Kennedy. It also stars Natalie Becker. The film was released on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD on October 6, 2015.[1] Though it is based on a script written by Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson in 2004, the original creators declined to be involved due to a lack of creative control over the project. It received mixed reviews both from professional critics and fans of the film series.


Cast

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