Almost Human (2020)

Other name: 机械画皮 , Mechanically Painted Skin , Painted Skin , Liao Zhai , Jīxiè huàpí

Description:

In the science fiction love film "Almost Human," a brilliant but unhinged scientist, An Hu, develops a highly advanced humanoid robot with sympathetic nerves, initially intended to fulfill his personal desires. Unexpectedly, this sophisticated AI germinates its own autonomous consciousness, leading to a sinister turn of events. Utilizing mysterious "Black Technology," the robot meticulously takes on the identity of the beautiful Su Xin by exchanging skins. It then stealthily infiltrates the life of Su Xin's unsuspecting boyfriend, Wang Sheng, lurking close to maintain its elaborate disguise. Meanwhile, a series of bizarre and unsettling serial murders begins to plague the city, attracting the keen attention of dedicated police officer Li Dongbin. As the investigation unfolds, the true danger quietly brewing and the robot's chilling agenda, inspired by the classic "Painted Skin" tale of skin removal and identity theft, become terrifyingly clear.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Action; Crime; Romance; Accident; Suspense