A FULL LENGTH INDEPENDENT FILM for fans of gritty British comedy, retro tech and movies of the 80s and 90s, offering a fresh and hilarious look at AI.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Thoroughly enjoyable watch! Loved every minute of it!”
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“A Cult Classic to be!”
“Many laugh-out-loud moments!”
“Love the 80s nostalgia… not just funny but emotional too!”
“Tear jerking, funny, poignant and oh so nostalgic”
“Great, old fashioned story telling, with a soul”
“The film was amazing.. I’m still buzzing”
“The (retro hacking) scenes gave me goose bumps.”
“So Awesome! Definitely appropriate for now!”
“Please make the awesome soundtrack available”
“Enjoyed every minute and already looking forward to the second viewing!”
“A modern/retro version (of) ‘Hackers’”
“CTRL AI Delete perfectly captures the (AI) zeitgeist”
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WATCH CTRL AI DELETE!
CTRL AI DELETE
From Kickstarter to a finished 90 mins feature film - CTRL AI Delete is an independent retro gaming comedy made possible by an amazing community of backers. Your purchase of a digital download will go a long way to help the project.
This Official CTRL AI Delete Digital Download, in stunning 4K resolution is yours to enjoy.
On purchase, you will be sent a password and link. We reserve the right to change the password at any point. If your password fails please send an email to: ctrlaidelete@aol.com
Please note: there is an important short disclaimer and license agreement below.
Massive thanks from Jason and the CTRL AI Delete Team!
Disclaimer - Please Read before Purchasing:
CTRL AI Delete doesn't have an official rating yet. Classifying a film properly is a process we're still learning, and we'd rather not slap an unqualified rating on it - so for now we're releasing it unrated, with this advisory.
Because of the UK's recent online safety rules, Vimeo (our film host) may ask you to verify your age before you can watch. That's a legal requirement neither we nor Vimeo can waive, and it's designed to keep inappropriate content away from young people - so please bear with it. For anything technical about the verification process itself, Vimeo's help centre is the best place.
One heads-up on content: the film has some swearing and the suggestion of violence. If you're watching with under-16s, or that sort of thing isn't for you, please take this as fair warning.
License Agreement:
By purchasing & downloading this film, you (“the Viewer”) agree to the following terms with ROBOT 17 Ltd (“the Owner”):
1. What you may do. You are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download the film and store a copy on devices you personally own or control, and to watch for your own private, non-commercial enjoyment.
2. What you may not do. You may not, in whole or in part, and by any means or technology now known or later devised: share, send, lend, gift or otherwise make the film available to any other person; upload, stream, post, host or link it to any website, platform, network, cloud service or file-sharing system; copy or reproduce it except for personal backup; distribute, broadcast, or publicly screen or perform it; sell, rent, license, sub-license or otherwise commercially exploit it; or remove, alter or circumvent any watermark, encryption, password or other protective measure.
3. Ownership. All copyright and other rights in the film remain the sole property of the Owner. You acquire no ownership rights.
4. No transfer. Your licence is personal to you. It cannot be assigned, resold or passed to anyone else, including with the device it is stored on.
5. Breach and termination. The Owner may revoke this licence at any time if you breach these terms. On termination you must delete all copies in your possession. Any unauthorised use is copyright infringement and may result in legal action and liability for damages.
6. Governing law. This agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
YOUR 4K DOWNLOAD AWAITS!
Set in sunny Skegness CTRL AI Delete is a retro gaming comedy drama that fans of 80s and 90s films will love! The project itself is a labour of love, involving over one hundred people coming together to make a truly independent feature film with the help of over eight hundred crowdfunding backers. Grab your very own download copy!
On purchase, you will be sent a password and link.
PLAY THE GAMES.. WATCH THE MOVIE!
CTRL AI Delete just got an upgrade! We've reimagined it as a fully interactive LIVE venue experience, and we're hoping to bring it to a few venues across the UK - this isn't a screening, it's a film you step into.
Plot:
When the world's most sophisticated AI unexpectedly goes rogue—the technologized world plunges into mayhem. In the epicenter of this chaos is a quirky band of video game aficionados at a retro gaming expo. Armed with nothing more than their vintage gaming consoles, floppy disks and classic home computers, these unlikely heroes must outsmart the most formidable digital intelligence ever devised.
What it’s really about:
It’s an 80s hacker movie, set in the modern day - and in an age of 24-hour connectivity - it’s a love letter to an era when computing and gaming were a lot simpler. More importantly, at it’s emotional core, ‘Ctrl AI Delete’ is about how a group of very ordinary friends dig deep and find a courage and resourcefullness they never knew they had, in order to fight against a global disaster.
"IT'S ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK MEETS PHOENIX NIGHTS."
- JASON BRADBURY, COWRITER/PRODUCER
CTRL AI Delete features an extraordinary soundtrack, written by the film’s Producer Jason, DJ crytra and non other than 90s dance music legends UTAH SAINTS!
With the Utahs also helping curate the unique sound landscape of the movie, it’s soundtrack represents a nostaligic nod to the synth heavy, electronic drum machine heritage of 80s and 90s pop and electro with many noticeable sonic references to the sounds that defined those decades.
Backers and fans of the movie can now download and enjoy the soundtrack outside the movie with an iconic collection of themes and tunes - including UTAH SAINT’S signature hacker anthem ‘Dragster Chase’.
The download operates with a ‘Name your price’ method - you're absolutely welcome to grab the album at no cost, or, if you fancy buying the CTRL AI Delete team a coffee, feel free! Most importantly: share it with the world and enjoy.
Album cover by Marnie Bradbury
Who is Ctrl AI Delete For?
Old-School Film Fans! If your idea of a truly great movie experience is watching Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off or Die Hard - welcome to the club!
Say goodbye to cookie-cutter modern movies. This is a proudly retro, independent comedy movie with an ironic, cheeky and slapstick take on humour reminiscent of the Action and Comedy genre flicks of the 1980s and 90s. Loaded with clever callbacks and subtle winks - geeks, gamers, and pop culture devotees, this is your kind of story.
"A TRIBUTE TO THE FILMS WE GREW UP WITH"
- ELIZABETH BLAKE THOMAS, DIRECTOR
A UNIQUE STORY THAT'S AS TIMELY AS IT IS HUMOROUS.
The Writers
Jason Bradbury (of UK TV’s ‘The Gadget Show’ fame) and Mark Felgate, professional comedian and magician (‘Nickelodeon’, ‘BBC Radio 4’).
The Director
Elizabeth Blake Thomas, UK film director now living and working in Los Angeles. Has a bevy of feature length films to her credit.
The Director of Photography
Sam of Atlas Film Co, the genius behind the gorgeous images and moody lighting you’re looking at, and our forthcoming promo reel!
Musical Directors
Utah Saints! We are thrilled to say that the 90s dance music duo will be curating the soundtrack to the movie.
“IT’S NOT THE MACHINES THAT DEFINE US - IT’S THE HUMAN SPIRIT”
-OLD DENNIS, CTRL AI DELETE
As Old Dennis insightfully remarks to Smit on page 5 of our script, ‘It’s not the machines that define us—it's the human spirit.’
This poignant observation isn't just central to our film's plot, it has become a guiding mantra for our entire project. Most of the images and video on this website were captured by a dedicated cast and crew using our own equipment, without compensation.
This massive undertaking was only able to transform into a completed film with the help of a broader community of supporters - just like you. Start you journey with us by signing up to the Newsletter and - while tickets last - grab yourself a PREMIERE ticket!
ROCK OUR MOVIE MERCH!!!
Get exclusive first dibs on our limited edition movie merch!
Every purchase you make directly contributes to funding our film, with proceeds going towards the production budget. Ready to show your support? Click the link below to head over to our merchandise partner, SocialMerch.co.uk, and start shopping!
MORE NEWS COMING SOON!!!
We are planning how we can give as many people as possible a chance to see CTRL AI Delete in innovative and fun ways.
Ideally we would love to organise SEVERAL EXPERIENCIAL SCREENINGS in 2026/27.
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“I’VE ALWAYS FELT THOSE OLD MACHINES HAVE A LIFE FORCE… AN ENERGY MADE UP OF ALL THE PEOPLE THAT PLAYED THEM. ALL THE WINS, THE LOSSES, FRUSTRATION AND THE JOY, SOAKED INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARDS OVER DECADES.”
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-PSY, CTRL AI DELETE