A scientist creates Proteus IV , a super-intelligent AI. The machine becomes sentient, takes over its creator's automated house, and traps the scientist's wife with the goal of "birthing" a human-machine hybrid.

It is often cited as a chillingly prophetic look at AI and smart homes . Characters: Stars Julie Christie and Fritz Weaver.

" Demon Seed " is a title shared across several notable works in fiction, gaming, and music, most notably a 1973 sci-fi horror novel and its 1977 film adaptation. 🎬 Film & Literature

The most well-known " Demon Seed " is the directed by Donald Cammell, which was based on the 1973 novel by Dean Koontz .