The Lawnmower Man

A flawed but fascinating early dive into virtual reality horror that captures the era’s techno-optimism and unease.

• One of the first horror films to grapple with VR as a vector for transformation and terror, predating the digital age’s full bloom.
• Jeff Fahey’s unsettling turn as Jobe blends innocence and menace, anchored by Pierce Brosnan’s cold scientist archetype.
• Practical effects and early CGI collide awkwardly, a time capsule of ’90s tech ambition more than seamless scares.
• For fans of body horror and cyberpunk-tinged dread, it’s a curious artifact where ideas outpace execution.