CASSANDRA

David and Samira Prill (Michael Klammer and Mina Tander) and their two children relocate to Germany’s oldest smart house in search of a new beginning following the sui*ide of Samira’s sister. The residence, which has been vacant for over five decades, is equipped with an AI maid robot named Cassandra. Once activated Cassandra takes full control of all aspects of the home and monitors the family in every room via large tv screens. Before too long Samira encounters a series of alarming incidents and suspects that Cassandra may be responsible. David is sceptical of her claims and Samira is admitted to a psychiatric treatment facility. With Samira out of the picture, Cassandra’s true intentions for the remaining family members become clear. This science fiction thriller alternates between the present day and the 1960s and 70s, revealing the backstory of Cassandra’s creation. The suspense builds well and the production quality is good. There are some slightly far fetched scenes where you may find yourself questioning why the often clumsy and sluggish Cassandra is not simply disarmed by being pushed over or into the pool. Engaging and worrying!