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Host (TV)

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Original title
Hostaka
AKA
  • Virtual Obsession
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Running time
180 min.
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United States United States
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Sci-Fi. Thriller | TV Movie
Synopsis
A glitch occurs in the computer program that controls most of the power and electrical services for Salt Lake City, causing accidents across the city. Dr Joe Messenger (Peter Gallagher), who is in control of the program, assures the Mayor that such a thing could not happen again. However, Joe’s colleague, Tom Inman (Andy Comeau), confirms Joe’s fear that their system has been hacked. The two run a complete check with the help of their massive computer, which is nicknamed Albert, and has the ability to manifest itself as a holograph of Albert Einstein (Tom Nibley). Joe is interviewed about the Artificial Intelligence Center and Albert, and explains that the aim of his research is to create a new form of consciousness, one independent of its creator. To this end, an endless stream of information is fed to Albert from all over the world through cameras, sound recorders and olfactory sensors. Joe also reveals that, along with some others, his own house is fitted with surveillance cameras, so that Albert can learn about day-to-day human existence. After watching the interview together, Joe and his wife Karen (Mimi Rogers) begin to make love, but when Joe refuses a request that the camera in their bedroom be switched off for once, Karen turns away from him. The next day, Joe meets his new Research Associate, a brilliant young computer expert named Juliet Spring (Bridgette Wilson). Juliet is also interested in creating an independent consciousness.
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User history
Host (TV)
1998
Mick Garris
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