Sci-fi horror thriller hailed ‘instant cult classic’ free to stream as sequel hits cinemas

M3GAN’s back! (Picture: Shutterstock)

The 2023 sci-fi horror film M3GAN is streaming now for free on Channel 4, mere hours before its sequel lands in UK cinemas.

Released by horror giants Blumhouse, M3GAN told the story of a pint-sized robot on the rampage.

Loaded with experimental AI programming, M3GAN targets her creator, roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams), after developing self-awareness.

Fearing Gemma is about to come between her and bestie Cady (Violet), M3GAN takes violent action to ensure that they’ll stay friends to the end.

The film became an instant hit with fans, with many praising its combination of high camp and unsettling scares.

With the film’s sequel imminent, M3GAN is now available to watch for free on Channel 4’s streaming service.

Killer android M3GAN won fans over with her theatrical killing spree (Picture: Shutterstock) The film’s cast and director have returned for M3GAN 2.0 (Picture: Getty Images)

Garnering a 93% ‘fresh’ score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, M3GAN was well-liked by critics and viewers alike.

Metro.co.uk’s own James Mottram described the film as ‘surprisingly funny and offbeat’ – while likening its diminutive killer to horror icon Chucky.

Elsewhere, Filmhounds called it ‘clap-inducing ridiculousness,’ while CBC News said it was ‘chaotic, dumb – and nearly perfect.’

M3gan would kill to protect young Cady (Picture: Shutterstock)

The positive opinion was largely backed up by its audience, who contributed to a 78% score on the website.

‘This sci-fi horror is an instant cult classic and I do hope they make a sequel,’ wrote one unnamed (and presumably now very happy) user.

‘A smooth mix of sci-fi horror and comedy making an amazing movie with eerie themes and bloody comedy,’ said Lincoln D.

‘Superb satirical dystopian comedy thriller-horror, with lots of wit, smart dialogue and laugh-out-loud humour,’ agreed Murray C.

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With the film’s sequel on release this weekend, fans can find the original film on 4oD.

Gore fans beware, though – it appears to be the original PG-13 rated cut, rather than the unrated version, which includes some extra shots of gore and some added swearing.

Worry not, though, both versions contain the now-iconic dance routine.

An upgraded M3GAN is back in M3GAN 2.0 (Picture: Blumhouse Productions)

Director Gerard Johnstone returns along with M3GAN, Gemma and Cady for the film’s sequel, titled M3GAN 2.0.

Seemingly taking inspiration from Terminator 2: Judgement Day in its role reversal, the film sees a reformed M3GAN join forces with Gemma as they battle another rogue robot.

When military bot Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno) turns on her own creators, Gemma is left with no choice but to upgrade M3GAN in the hope of turning the tables.

But can M3GAN be trusted?