Filmmaker Robert Rippberger returns with Renner, a psychological thriller that delves into AI-driven horror and the unsettling ways technology warps reality. Horror Movies Uncut’s Travis Brown spoke with Rippberger about his evolving vision, working with Frankie Muniz, and the shifting film industry.
With AI paranoia at an all-time high, Renner taps into the modern fear of technology controlling us rather than the other way around. Unlike traditional sci-fi horror, the film plays on psychological dread, making AI feel both intimate and menacing.
Frankie Muniz, stepping into darker territory, brings a gripping, layered performance, with Rippberger crediting him for helping shape the film’s intense atmosphere. Their collaboration resulted in a thriller that feels claustrophobic, eerie, and timely.
Compared to his previous film Those Who Walk Away, Renner leans further into technological paranoia, showing Rippberger’s growth as a storyteller. With the industry shifting toward digital platforms and AI-driven narratives, Renner arrives at the perfect moment.
Now available on digital and on-demand, Renner is a chilling, thought-provoking thriller that proves horror is evolving—just like the technology it fears.
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