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Tau

2018-06-29 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror

Held captive in a futuristic smart house, a woman hopes to escape by befriending the A.I. program that controls the house.

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Directors
Federico D'Alessandro
Production companies
Phantom Four, Addictive Pictures, Kaos Theory Entertainment, Rhea Films, Waypoint Entertainment, Hercules Film Fund
Countries
United States of America, Luxembourg
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maika MonroeMaika MonroeJulia
Ed SkreinEd SkreinAlex Upton
Gary OldmanGary OldmanTau (voice)
Fiston BarekFiston BarekSubject 2
Ivana ŽivkovićIvana ŽivkovićSubject 1
Paul Leonard MurrayPaul Leonard MurrayChief Operating Officer
Dragoljub LjubičićDragoljub LjubičićExecutive 1
Sharon D. ClarkeSharon D. ClarkeQueenpin
Greg De CuirGreg De CuirDelivery Man 1
Danijel KorsaDanijel KorsaDelivery Man 2
Ian VirgoIan VirgoParty Boy
Irene Chiengue ChiendjoExecutive 2

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