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On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), IMDB.com reports that i-Lived (aka I Lived) enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by Franck Khalfoun, the Horror / Mystery starred Jeremiah Watkins, Sarah Power, Christopher Mena, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young online app reviewer's latest assignment mysteriously improves his life, but also starts to tear him apart."
-- EZ
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young online app reviewer's latest assignment mysteriously improves his life, but also starts to tear him apart."
-- EZ
From Google.com:
i-Lived is a 2015 American horror-thriller film written and directed by Franck Khalfoun. It follows Josh, a struggling 20-something app reviewer whose life turns around—bringing him a dream job and a girlfriend—after he downloads a mysterious, life-improving self-help app. When he uninstalls it, he realizes the app's dark, Faustian price. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Plot Overview
Josh Fosse (played by Jeremiah Watkins) is a slacker whose life is going nowhere. His girlfriend left him, his landlady demands overdue rent, and his career as a mobile software and app reviewer is floundering. For fun, he decides to review a newly released self-help mobile app called "i-Lived". Almost instantly, his luck changes. He gets a massive boost in his online following, scores an amazing job, and meets the girl of his dreams. [2, 3, 6, 7]
However, convinced his newfound success is due to his own hard work rather than the app, Josh signs out. The moment he deletes it, his life falls apart again. He tries to sign back on, but the terms are vastly different. To maintain his success, the app begins to demand that he complete tasks that push the boundaries of his morality and ethics, spiraling into a modern-day, technological deal-with-the-devil. [3, 4, 5]
Cast and Production
Themes
The film acts as a modern, technology-driven take on the classic Faust legend (selling your soul to the devil). It critiques society's obsession with quick self-improvement, social media validation, and the blind acceptance of Terms of Service (TOS) agreements without actually reading what you are signing up for. [2, 5, 6, 10]
Reception and Availability
The film received mixed to polarized reviews upon its theatrical and VOD release on July 3, 2015. Critics praised the original premise of a demonic mobile app, but had varied responses to the execution. [1, 5, 10, 11]
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-Lived
[2] https://www.the-other-view.com/i-lived.html
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjIpK_azOg
[4] https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/i-lived/umc.cmc.3ehdnwje9lbfek3fqfj9blqd7
[5] https://www.sliceofscifi.com/2015/08/12/reviewing-i-lived/
[6] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2949196/plotsummary/
[7] https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/i-lived/umc.cmc.3ehdnwje9lbfek3fqfj9blqd7
[8] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2949196/
[9] https://lovehorror.co.uk/psychological/49789/i-lived-2015-review/
[10] https://horrornews.net/99644/film-review-i-lived-2015/
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr47T4vYnj8
i-Lived is a 2015 American horror-thriller film written and directed by Franck Khalfoun. It follows Josh, a struggling 20-something app reviewer whose life turns around—bringing him a dream job and a girlfriend—after he downloads a mysterious, life-improving self-help app. When he uninstalls it, he realizes the app's dark, Faustian price. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Plot Overview
Josh Fosse (played by Jeremiah Watkins) is a slacker whose life is going nowhere. His girlfriend left him, his landlady demands overdue rent, and his career as a mobile software and app reviewer is floundering. For fun, he decides to review a newly released self-help mobile app called "i-Lived". Almost instantly, his luck changes. He gets a massive boost in his online following, scores an amazing job, and meets the girl of his dreams. [2, 3, 6, 7]
However, convinced his newfound success is due to his own hard work rather than the app, Josh signs out. The moment he deletes it, his life falls apart again. He tries to sign back on, but the terms are vastly different. To maintain his success, the app begins to demand that he complete tasks that push the boundaries of his morality and ethics, spiraling into a modern-day, technological deal-with-the-devil. [3, 4, 5]
Cast and Production
- Director: Franck Khalfoun (known for Maniac)
- Josh Fosse: Jeremiah Watkins
- Greta (Josh's love interest): Sarah Power
- Josh's Mom: Jan Broberg
- Production Company: Bleiberg Entertainment, Ministry of Content [1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9]
Themes
The film acts as a modern, technology-driven take on the classic Faust legend (selling your soul to the devil). It critiques society's obsession with quick self-improvement, social media validation, and the blind acceptance of Terms of Service (TOS) agreements without actually reading what you are signing up for. [2, 5, 6, 10]
Reception and Availability
The film received mixed to polarized reviews upon its theatrical and VOD release on July 3, 2015. Critics praised the original premise of a demonic mobile app, but had varied responses to the execution. [1, 5, 10, 11]
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-Lived
[2] https://www.the-other-view.com/i-lived.html
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjIpK_azOg
[4] https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/i-lived/umc.cmc.3ehdnwje9lbfek3fqfj9blqd7
[5] https://www.sliceofscifi.com/2015/08/12/reviewing-i-lived/
[6] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2949196/plotsummary/
[7] https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/i-lived/umc.cmc.3ehdnwje9lbfek3fqfj9blqd7
[8] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2949196/
[9] https://lovehorror.co.uk/psychological/49789/i-lived-2015-review/
[10] https://horrornews.net/99644/film-review-i-lived-2015/
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr47T4vYnj8
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