R.O.T.O.R.

'''R.O.T.O.R. (vt. BLUE STEEL). Cullen Blaine, dir., "original story idea."''' Budd Lewis, script. USA: Manson International, Westwind Pictures (production) / Imperial Entertainment (US VHS release), 1987/1988 (theatrical release apparently in Japan only). World-wide, all media 2013 f.: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. See IMDb for the rather sad details.

"Robotic Officer Tactical Operation Research. A prototype robot intended for crime combat escapes from the development lab and goes on a killing rampage."

Samantha Holland notes that she discusses this film briefly in her essay, "Descartes Goes to Hollywood: Mind, Body and Gender in Contemporary Cyborg Cinema."

RDE, completing, 27May19