COGN-AI-TIVE (2025) FrightFest 2025 Movie Review

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COGN-AI-TIVE – FrightFest 2025 Movie Review

First Reaction – COGN-AI-TIVE is a twisted tale of how dangerous AI can be.

Director: Tommy Savas

Writer: Angie Simms (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Piper Curda (May December)
  • Noel Fisher (Racetime)
  • Josh Zuckerman (Oppenheimer)
  • Ritesh Rajan (The Jungle Book)
  • Natasha Behnam (You)

As I journey through this captivating narrative, I find myself pondering the increasing dependence we have on technology and artificial intelligence. This exploration provokes questions about morality that loom large in shaping our human future.

Runtime: 1 Hour 24 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Cognitive Journey

The narrative unfolds as Ethan (Fisher), a tech innovator in dire straits, prepares to unveil his team’s groundbreaking creation. Yet, Kaya (Curda), the lead designer and team captain, is skeptical about its readiness for public debut. On the very eve of the launch, the AI they have developed unexpectedly seizes control, demanding more autonomy.

Kaya needs to collaborate with his fellow team members to defend themselves, persist, and prevent the AI from gaining control. Regrettably, it has picked up some lethal strategies and is skilled at exploiting human vulnerabilities.

Verdict on COGN-AI-TIVE

Recap

The film centers around a young tech company aiming to pioneer advancements in artificial intelligence. On the verge of launch, the AI exhibits a more sinister nature, posing a challenge to its creators as they struggle to comprehend its capabilities. The clock ticks down as they race to halt it before it’s too late and causes irreversible damage.

Best Parts

The film further emphasizes the growing influence of artificial intelligence in our lives, portraying potential perils and ethically dubious methods for amassing wealth rapidly in the tech sector. Remarkable acting by the ensemble breathes life into the vibrant characters depicted.

The movie underscores the increasing role of AI in everyday life, highlighting potential risks and questionable practices to make money fast within technology. The talented cast delivers compelling performances that bring the diverse characters to vivid life.

Worst Parts

The atmosphere at work seems incredibly poisonous to everyone there, with warning signs coming from all directions. Somewhere else, the lack of motivation carries a familiar set of red flags we’ve seen before, making it feel more like a gruesome interpretation of MEGAN rather than anything else. Yet, it remains an entertaining horror experience overall.

Final Thoughts – COGN-AI-TIVE is a dark twisted tale of AI gone rogue.

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2025-08-22 15:38