Take 5 – Watch Along With Us To See These Wild AI Horror Short Films
This week, we have compiled some AI-generated dystopian horrors to ring in the Spooky Season – many of them aimed at our fears about the technology itself. This is MODERN TIMES, a digest where we learn about how this tech will impact entertainment, so you don’t have to.
OK, let’s dive in.
Lip synching has been one of the biggest challenges for AI creators and Kling AI just revealed an upgrade that shows impressive results. It’s a game changer for storytellers because now they can confidently incorporate much more dialogue into their scripts. If you are interested in learning how this works, check out Tom’s Guide on making AI speak (article).
AI Lip Synching Has Reached New Heights Thanks to Kling
“Robort” Uses Faulty AI to Its Advantage
“Robort” has a unique comedic sensibility that matches the story it is telling. The creator, Nobody & The Computer, completely understood the limitations of working with this tech and scripted the humor and aesthetic to work well within those limitations.
In “Robort,” robots become increasingly integrated into humans daily life, so much so that one day, a human man named Robert finds himself replaced by a robot by his employer, his girlfriend, and his band. He decides to mask himself as a robot and become a professional singer under a new identity. The film brilliantly challenges our fears of AI and provides incisive humor, intentionally janky visuals, and a fully fleshed out narrative. 👏
“How to Stay Healthy” is the Creepiest Commercial You’ve Ever Seen
Aze Alter is no doubt one of the most prescient filmmakers that we have seen so far in this space. His commercial-style short cleverly serves as cultural commentary while showcasing incredible 80’s grunge-horror imagery. Think: the “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (trailer) are trying to sell you Ozempic.
“How To Stay Healthy” reflects on the themes of immediate gratification and how diet culture fits within that, smartly using these tools to develop a unique and fresh style while telling a nightmarish story. 🍟