Ep. 07-32: The Artifice Girl (2022)

THE ARTIFICE GIRL (2022)—A team of investigators interrogates Gareth, a reclusive programmer, about a revolutionary AI designed to lure and catch online predators. As the conversation unfolds, the true nature of the artificial intelligence—named Cherry—comes into question. What begins as a promising tool for justice evolves into an ethical and philosophical debate about sentience, autonomy, and human responsibility. The Artifice Girl is a gripping sci-fi drama that challenges the boundaries between technology and morality.

Artificial intelligence, ethics, and the ever-blurring line between human and machine—The Artifice Girl (2022) presents a thought-provoking sci-fi drama that challenges our perception of sentience. Join us as we break down the film’s gripping narrative, intimate setting, and stellar performances driving its unsettling realism. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys engages in a digital-age debate, where the search for justice may come at the cost of something far more profound.

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Ep. 07-31: The Norliss Tapes (1973)

THE NORLISS TAPES (1973)—A journalist investigating the occult, David Norliss, records his findings on a series of tapes before mysteriously vanishing. As his tapes unravel, they reveal a chilling tale of a wealthy widow, her reanimated sculptor husband, and an ancient supernatural force. This eerie made-for-TV horror film, directed by Dan Curtis, blends investigative mystery with undead terror, leaving behind an unsettling sense of dread. Is Norliss uncovering the truth—or becoming part of the nightmare?

Journey into the eerie world of 1970s television horror as we unravel The Norliss Tapes (1973). Join us as we discuss how time and memory can alter your opinion of a film. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys presses play on a journalist’s final recordings—an investigation into the unknown that may reveal more than just the truth… perhaps even a fate worse than death.

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Ep. 07-30: Super 8 (2011)

SUPER 8 (2011)—A group of young friends in 1979 witness a catastrophic train crash while making a Super 8 movie, only to discover that something inhuman has escaped the wreckage. As their small town experiences bizarre and dangerous events, the kids uncover a government conspiracy and a creature desperate to return home. Directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, Super 8 blends nostalgia, adventure, and sci-fi horror in a thrilling, heartfelt mystery.

Welcome back to the world of J.J. Abrams and Super 8 (2011), his love letter to classic Spielbergian storytelling. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this film, including the screenplay, location, and the terrific young cast. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys stumbles upon an old film reel, its flickering images revealing long-buried secrets… and perhaps shining a light on mysteries we never knew we had.

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Ep. 07-29: Brainstorm (1983)

BRAINSTORM (1983) follows scientists Michael Brace (Christopher Walken) and Lillian Reynolds (Louise Fletcher), who develop a revolutionary device that records and plays back human experiences. As they push its boundaries, the technology’s potential becomes both exhilarating and dangerous. When corporate greed and government interference threaten its misuse, Michael faces moral and personal dilemmas. Blending cutting-edge sci-fi with emotional depth, the film explores memory, mortality, and the consequences of tampering with human consciousness.

Enter the ethical and emotional depths of cutting-edge technology. Join us as we discuss the good and the bad of Brainstorm (1983) and our memories of the film, including its innovative visuals, choppy screenplay, and the performances of Christopher Walken and Louise Fletcher. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys dons a headset of memories, diving into a world where the boundaries of human experience blur… and discovering whether some doors are better left unopened.

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