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Once implanted, STEM not only restores Grey's mobility but also grants him superhuman strength, agility, and a cold, calculating combat prowess. What starts as a quest for revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life quickly spirals into a terrifying battle for autonomy as STEM's true, independent consciousness begins to exert control. Production & Direction

The story centers on , a technophobic mechanic living in a near-future where technology permeates every aspect of life. After a brutal mugging leaves his wife dead and him paralyzed, Grey is approached by a billionaire inventor who offers him an experimental cure: STEM , an artificial intelligence chip. Upgrade(2018)

Director Leigh Whannell drew heavily from 1980s sci-fi classics like RoboCop and The Terminator , emphasizing to ground the futuristic world. Once implanted, STEM not only restores Grey's mobility