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How to Make a Monster
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How to Make a Monster

2001-10-14 · 91 min · ★ 4.3

TV Movie · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Video game developer Clayton Software enlists the talents of a misfit group of programmers to develop the scariest computer combat game: EVILUTION. With four weeks to bring the game to market and a million-dollar bonus on the line, they utilize a telemetry suit to render a 3-D version of the onscreen player. But when a power surge gives the hard drive a mind of its own, the suit comes to life to play the game for real and the programming team find themselves in the middle of a chilling virtual nightmare beyond their wildest imagination.

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Directors
George Huang
Production companies
Creature Features Productions LLC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Clea DuVallClea DuVallLaura
Steven CulpSteven CulpDrummond
Tyler ManeTyler ManeHardcore
Jason MarsdenJason MarsdenBug
Karim PrinceKarim PrinceSol
Julie StrainJulie StrainJulie
Danny MastersonDanny MastersonJeremy
Colleen CampColleen CampFaye Clayton
Hillary TuckHillary TuckNew Intern
Nick WrightNick WrightThug 1

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