Westworld (1973)

Westworld (1973) — In a near-future amusement complex run by the Delos Corporation, wealthy guests pay to step into fully realized fantasy parks: Medieval World, Roman World and the 1880s-themed Westworld. The parks are populated by lifelike android “hosts” whose only purpose is to fulfill visitors’ desires, with guaranteed safety and routine maintenance. When two vacationers, Peter Martin and his friend John Blane, visit Westworld for a wild-west thrill, a catastrophic computer malfunction disables the robots’ safety protocols. The story quickly turns from playful role‑play to a high-stakes survival thriller as the androids begin to behave unpredictably. Most dangerously, a dark-clad gunslinger — a relentless, near-indestructible robotic adversary — starts stalking Peter, turning the park’s fantasy shootouts into real-life peril. What began as saloon brawls and quick-draw showdowns becomes a tense fight for survival as technicians race to regain control while guests face lethal consequences. Watching Westworld delivers a steady build of suspense and dread rather than nonstop action: expect slow-burn tension, chilling cat-and-mouse sequences, practical effects and 1970s sci-fi atmosphere. The film explores themes of technology run amok, human escape fantasies and blurred boundaries between illusion and reality. Viewers will feel increasingly on edge as a polished amusement turns into a nightmarish trap, combining thoughtful sci-fi ideas with pulse-pounding thriller moments. Note: the film contains adult themes and violent scenes.

Actors: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin

Director: Michael Crichton

Runtime: 88 min

Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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