© 2026 The Couch Critic
These two films explore the theme of technological threats. In the first, a systems analyst discovers a dangerous program and becomes a target of a high-tech organization attempting to erase her identity. The second film follows a young analyst in Istanbul who finds her identity stolen amidst a web of deceit. Both films highlight the dangers of technology, with the first explicitly portraying a high-tech organization's malicious actions and the second subtly presenting the threat through stolen identity. These narratives also delve into the ethical implications of technological advancements, urging viewers to reflect on the balance between innovation and ethics. The films present the paradox of technology as both a tool for progress and a source of chaos, inviting thoughtful consideration of its dual nature.
Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project.
The life of a young computer systems analyst is thrown into turmoil after arriving in Istanbul to start a new job. She soon finds her passport missing, her credit cards useless, her bank account empty and her identity stolen. As the story progresses we find people and events may not be what they seem.