Spiderhead (2022)
Spiderhead is a science fiction thriller directed by Joseph Kosinski and based on the short story “Escape from Spiderhead” by George Saunders. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett.
The story is set in a near-future dystopian world where inmates are given the opportunity to reduce their sentences by participating in experimental drug trials. The facility conducting these trials is run by Steve Abnesti (Chris Hemsworth), a charismatic and manipulative scientist who administers drugs that control emotions and behavior.
The plot focuses on two inmates, Jeff (Miles Teller) and Lizzy (Jurnee Smollett), who are involved in the trials and begin to question the ethics and consequences of the experiments. As they navigate the complex and often disturbing nature of the tests, they uncover dark secrets about the facility and Abnesti’s true intentions.
Spiderhead explores themes of free will, ethics, and the impact of technology on human behavior. The film combines psychological tension with moral dilemmas, offering a thought-provoking narrative and strong performances from its lead actors.
