“Spiderhead” is a 2022 American science-fiction film directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett. The film is based on the 2006 short story “Spiderhead” by George Saunders.
Set in a dystopian future, the film follows two convicts, Abnesti (played by Hemsworth) and Verve (played by Teller), who are selected to participate in an experimental drug trial conducted by the enigmatic Dr. Gwen (played by Smollett). As they undergo the trial, they begin to experience unexpected side effects and question the true intentions of the experiment.
The film explores themes of morality, power, and the human condition in the face of technology and scientific advancement. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast but criticized the film’s pacing and lack of originality. “Spiderhead” was released on Netflix in November 2022.
Duration: 106 min.
