Neill Blomkamp’s AI Film Has Fans Asking For District 10 Instead
Director Neill Blomkamp has sparked a polarized reaction with the release of NIGHTBORNE, a horror short created entirely through AI video generation.
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Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9, has released an AI-generated horror short titled NIGHTBORNE. The project serves as a test for a potential future feature film.
Coverage from the-decoder.com and GeekTyrant notes the film's reliance on AI video generation. However, outlets such as The Verge and Gizmodo have been critical of the result, with Gizmodo stating the clip "sucks" and The Verge describing it as "slop warmed over." GameSpot reports that fans are responding to the release by requesting a District 10 film instead.
It remains to be seen if the project will transition into a full-length feature.
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Quick answers
What is NIGHTBORNE?
It is an AI-generated horror short film released by director Neill Blomkamp.
Was the film made with traditional methods?
No, according to coverage from the-decoder.com and Gizmodo, the film was made entirely with AI video generation.
What was the purpose of the short film?
GeekTyrant reports the short was released as a test for what could become Blomkamp's next feature film.
Coverage (5)
- DISTRICT 9 Director Neill Blomkamp Releases AI Generated Horror Short NIGHTBORNE as a Test for What Could Be His Next Feature GeekTyrant · 8h ago
- Neill Blomkamp’s New Horror Clip Is Entirely AI-Generated, Sucks Gizmodo · 8h ago
- District 9 director Neill Blomkamp releases first short film made entirely with AI video generation the-decoder.com · 8h ago
- Neill Blomkamp’s new zombie AI ‘film’ is just slop warmed over The Verge · 8h ago
- Neill Blomkamp’s AI Film Has Fans Asking For District 10 Instead GameSpot · 8h ago broke it first
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