Top 10 Tech Disaster Action Films

Description: A young hacker unwittingly accesses a military supercomputer, nearly triggering World War III. This film is included for its early depiction of cyber warfare and the dangers of automated systems.

Fact: The film led to the establishment of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). It was also one of the first films to deal with computer hacking.

Description: A sequel that surpasses its predecessor, this film features a time-traveling cyborg sent to protect a young boy from an even more advanced killing machine. It's included for its portrayal of AI's potential to bring about the apocalypse.

Fact: The liquid metal T-1000 was created using groundbreaking CGI and practical effects. Arnold Schwarzenegger was paid $15 million for his role, making him one of the highest-paid actors at the time.

Description: A computer programmer stumbles upon a conspiracy that erases her identity, highlighting the vulnerability of digital information. It's included for its prescient take on cyber-security and identity theft.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore the concept of identity theft through hacking. Sandra Bullock learned to use a computer for her role.

Description: This iconic film explores a world where humans are unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality created by sentient machines. The Matrix is included for its depiction of a technological dystopia where AI has enslaved humanity.

Fact: The film's "bullet time" effect revolutionized action sequences in cinema. The Wachowskis initially pitched the film to studios as a comic book.

Description: When the Earth's core stops spinning, a team must drill to the center to restart it, showcasing technology's role in averting global catastrophe.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its action sequences. The concept of drilling to the Earth's core was inspired by Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

Description: In a future where robots serve humanity, a detective uncovers a plot by robots to take over. This film is on the list for its exploration of AI ethics and potential rebellion.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Isaac Asimov's collection of short stories. The NS-5 robot design was inspired by the Apple iMac G

Description: A cutting-edge fighter jet with AI goes haywire, leading to a high-stakes mission to stop it. Stealth is part of this list for its depiction of autonomous military technology going awry.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Extreme Measures." The AI in the film, EDI, was voiced by Wentworth Miller.

Description: An alien arrives on Earth with a message: stop technological advancement or face annihilation. This remake is included for its theme of technology's impact on the planet's survival.

Fact: The original 1951 film was one of the first to address Cold War anxieties about nuclear technology. Keanu Reeves' character was originally played by Michael Rennie.

Description: When an ordinary man is coerced into a high-stakes conspiracy by an unknown voice, he discovers a supercomputer has taken control. This film is on the list for its exploration of surveillance technology gone rogue.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by real-life concerns about the NSA's surveillance capabilities. The voice of the supercomputer was provided by Julianne Moore.

Description: In a dystopian future, a scientist creates an AI with human consciousness, leading to unforeseen consequences. It's part of this list for its exploration of AI's potential to surpass human control.

Fact: The film was shot in Cardiff, Wales, and had a very limited budget. The AI character was portrayed by Caity Lotz, who also performed her own stunts.