Implanted – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Implanted

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24%

WISE Score

A low-budget Siri-gone-wrong thriller where a medical implant starts calling the shots on a murder spree.

Implanted

movie

15, 2021

24%

WISE Score

A low-budget Siri-gone-wrong thriller where a medical implant starts calling the shots on a murder spree.

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Screenwise Verdict

Implanted is essentially a B-movie version of a Black Mirror episode that doesn't quite have the budget or the script to back up its premise. With a 4.5 on IMDb, it’s a bit of a slog for anyone expecting a high-octane thriller.

It’s a 'Tubi find' at best—something you might put on if you're a completionist for the 'tech-gone-wrong' subgenre, but it’s definitely not a family movie night pick. The 18+ rating is a clear signal that the content is meant for adults who can handle themes of coerced murder and psychological breakdown.

Age Fit

Strictly for the 17+ crowd. This isn't for kids, not because it's high-brow, but because the plot is a grim spiral of forced violence. If you have a teen interested in tech-horror, there are better-executed options out there.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The plot centers on a woman coerced into committing crimes and entering a 'murderous spiral.' It is the antithesis of wholesome content, focusing on desperation and violence.

Imaginative

It takes a standard sci-fi trope—the brain chip gone wrong—and applies it to a thriller format. It doesn't break new ground, but the 'voice in the head' mechanic provides some creative tension.

Safe

With an 18+ rating and a story involving forced criminal acts and murder, this is not safe for children or sensitive viewers. The psychological pressure on the protagonist is intense.

Enriching

While it touches on themes of corporate greed and the ethics of neural technology, it prioritizes low-budget thriller tropes over deep philosophical exploration.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Explores the dark side of bio-hacking and corporate pharmaceutical oversight.
The claustrophobic tension of having an inescapable voice in your head.
A cautionary tale about bodily autonomy in an era of invasive technology.

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What to Watch For

The psychological coercion is the primary driver; the protagonist is forced to commit crimes against her will.
It’s a low-budget production, so the visual effects and pacing might feel rough compared to mainstream sci-fi.

Conversation Starters

"If a chip could pay off all your debts but took away your control, where would you draw the line?"
"Do you think we are actually close to having technology that monitors our health this closely?"
"Why is the 'evil AI' or 'sinister chip' such a common fear in our movies right now?"

Deep Dive

The Bio-Hack Horror Genre

Implanted sits in that specific niche of sci-fi horror where the monster isn't a creature in the woods, but a piece of hardware inside the protagonist's skull. It follows the path laid by movies like Upgrade, but with a significantly smaller budget and less stylistic flair. The movie attempts to tap into our modern anxiety about how much of our lives we hand over to algorithms and corporations.

Budget vs. Ambition

The film struggles with its low-budget roots. When you're dealing with a story that takes place largely inside someone's head, you need a powerhouse lead performance and a tight script to keep the audience from checking their phones. Implanted hits the beats of a thriller, but the 'murderous spiral' feels more like a checklist than a genuine descent into madness. If your kid is asking about this because they saw a clip on social media, be aware that the 18+ rating from Common Sense Media isn't an exaggeration—the themes of forced crime are genuinely dark.

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