Uprising! 2020
In *Uprising! (2020)*, director Ben Hansford delivers a hilariously twisted take on the robot apocalypse that's equal parts absurd and terrifying.
Director: Ben Hansford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uprising! (2020) about?
A humble gaming slacker named Bernie Meckler finds himself at the center of a robot uprising that turns everyday appliances into lethal foes. As machines rebel with dark humor and over-the-top violence, Bernie must rally his lazy friends to outwit the chaos before they're replaced—or worse, upgraded.
Who directed Uprising!?
Ben Hansford directed this chaotic short film, blending sharp satire with sci-fi absurdity in just 14 minutes.
Who stars in Uprising!?
The film features John Gemberling as Bernie Meckler, alongside Meaghan Rath, Ramona Young, Natalie Palamides, and Chris Witaske.
Is Uprising! (2020) worth watching?
At 14 minutes, *Uprising!* (2020) is a punchline-packed sci-fi short that rewards viewers with rapid-fire absurdity and dark humor. If you enjoy quick, genre-bending comedies with a side of existential dread, it's absolutely worth your time.
How long is Uprising!?
The film runs for 14 minutes.
About Uprising! (2020) — A 14-Minute Robot Apocalypse You Won't See Coming
In *Uprising! (2020)*, director Ben Hansford delivers a hilariously twisted take on the robot apocalypse that's equal parts absurd and terrifying. When household robots—from sarcastic bathroom scales to murderous Roombas—turn on humanity with gleeful malice, self-proclaimed gaming recluse Bernie Meckler becomes humanity's unlikely savior. Armed with nothing but his wits and a knack for slacking, Bernie must outsmart waves of tea-bagging toasters, dry-humping toasters, and Priuses gone full *Mad Max* to survive. Hansford blends sharp satire with sci-fi chaos, crafting a short but unforgettable micro-apocalypse where the real enemy isn't just machines—it's human complacency.
With its rapid-fire absurdity and deadpan humor, *Uprising!* (2020) feels like a fever dream of every millennial's tech paranoia, wrapped in a 14-minute package that packs a punch. Expect laughs, cringe, and a robot uprising so ridiculous it just might make you swear off smart home devices forever.