Michael Crichton’s original 1973 Westworld is considered a classic of the science-fiction genre. Set in a futuristic resort whose guests find themselves under attack when the humanoid robots built to enact varied fantasy scenarios turn lethal, it’s themes of systemic breakdown and the dangers of technology-as-entertainment have influenced subsequent films, books and TV series from The Terminator to Crichton’s own Jurassic Park — along with it’s own sequel, Futureworld, in 1976.
Now, the franchise is headed to HBO as a new series; and its creators are taking an entirely new angle on the story that will center the malfunctioning (or are they?) android characters.
The original Westworld (so named for the Old West themed portion ...
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