Demon Seed

Demon Seed has built a real following in the US on fuboTV and Chilling among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 270 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Julie Christie — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Put it on tonight on fuboTV and see for yourself.

Demon Seed is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Demon Seed through its more ambitious moments. A scientist creates Proteus, an organic supercomputer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife. Julie Christie and Fritz Weaver lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1977. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Demon Seed fits the bill. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Julie Christie's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.