-Screamers*

W, Ca. 1878 by Mark Twain

Notes

"Screamers" is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Christian Duguay, based on the short story "Second Variety" by Philip K. Dick. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows a group of soldiers on a mining planet ravaged by a war between two factions. The soldiers must contend with autonomous, self-replicating machines known as "Screamers" designed to eliminate the enemy but which have evolved to target all humans indiscriminately. The film explores themes of paranoia, survival, and the unintended consequences of advanced technology. "Screamers" is noted for its tense atmosphere and its examination of the dark potentials of artificial intelligence.

Description

Pocket edition, Scraps of Humour, "Delicious bits and short stories", clear dust jacket, good condition.