The name SkyNet Rising most commonly refers to a low-budget indie Terminator fan film released in November 2024, though it is also the name of a lesser-known 2016 video game. 🎬 The Fan Film: Terminator: Skynet Rising (2024)
This is an independent science-fiction movie created by Portuguese filmmaker Rui Constantino.
The Plot: Set in the future after the malicious AI “Legion” has been destroyed, the remaining machines attempt to rebuild and bring back the original Skynet network. To stop this resurrection, the human resistance must go deep underground into the machines’ primary base of operations, known as Gideon.
Production: Rui Constantino wrote, directed, shot, edited, and co-starred in the movie.
Reception: It was heavily panned by the broader film community, holding an IMDb score of ⁄10. Reviewers on The Movie Database (TMDB) and Reddit described it as highly amateurish, noting AI-generated poster art, poor audio design, and student-film levels of special effects. However, it found some niche popularity among a dedicated circle of regional fans on independent streaming networks.
Watch the official trailer to see the visual style of this independent project: OFFICIAL TRAILER – TERMINATOR – SKYNET RISING Constantino Filmes YouTube · Sep 29, 2024
🎮 The Video Game: Skynet Rising: Portal to the Past (2016)
If you aren’t looking for the movie, you might be thinking of a very small “super sandbox” first-person shooter game released on Steam back in 2016 by developer Dr. Rex Havoc.
The Plot: A protagonist named Isaac discovers a digital weapon of mass destruction while serving under a mutant rebel leader. He flees with his family to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands.
Gameplay: It was an early-access, fast-paced “run and gun” style indie game featuring localized gun battles over post-apocalyptic command towers.
Which of these versions were you looking for, the 2024 fan film or the 2016 indie game? I can provide more details on the cast or gameplay mechanics depending on your choice!
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