Upgrade — (2018)
: To achieve the signature "locked-on" action sequences where the camera follows the protagonist's precise AI-driven movements, the production attached a phone to lead actor Logan Marshall-Green to act as a tracking sensor for the camera rig.
: Filmed in Melbourne, Australia, the production repurposed local architecture to create a convincing near-future aesthetic without expensive CGI sets. Core Themes & Critical Reception Upgrade (2018)
: Writer-director Leigh Whannell (known for Saw and The Invisible Man ) utilized creative practical effects to maximize the budget. : To achieve the signature "locked-on" action sequences
