Neon Pharaohs
- Tagline
- In the future’s shadow, the past rises once again.
- Description
- In a gleaming cyberpunk metropolis where technology and humanity intertwine, ancient powers are awakening. 'Neon Pharaohs' follows the life of a bright student and scholar, Elliot Osiris, played by Iguana McKellen, who uncovers a mystical connection to a forgotten Egyptian deity. When a sentient cyborg, Anuboid (voiced by Rex Hareison), emerges from the Silicon Nile, Elliot must navigate a web of corporate conspiracies and cybernetic discrimination to restore justice. Alongside Lil-ant Gish, the savvy machine-rights activist, Elliot's journey of self-discovery becomes a battle for the future that resonates with echoes of the past. Directed with fervor by Ken Loachnid, this is a tale about breaking the chains of prejudice in a world where every heartbeat is synced with the hum of machines.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 1.70
- ReleaseDate
- 10/21/2021
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Ken Loachnid's 'Neon Pharaohs' paints a portrait of a world at the zenith of technological advancement, where the cybernetic and the spiritual converge in an unexpected symphony of themes. Iguana McKellen delivers a persuasive portrayal of Elliot Osiris, imbuing the character with a grounded realism that stands in stark contrast to the outlandish setting. The film's dynamism lies in the interplay of Rex Hareison's nuanced vocal performance as Anuboid and the raw enthusiasm of Lil-ant Gish's impassioned machine-rights advocate. However, the narrative occasionally succumbs to the weight of its own ambition, teetering on the edge of convolution. Straddling the genres of science fiction and mysticism, 'Neon Pharaohs' is an intricate tapestry of cultural zeitgeist and speculative futurism. Its PG-13 rating belies a depth that will resonate with both older and younger audiences, who will find common ground in the film’s exploration of prejudice and the universal quest for identity. The movie's sinew lies in the vibrancy of its setting—a character in its own right—where the neon glow is both a beacon of progress and a shroud over deeper iniquities. 'Neon Pharaohs' is an ambitious foray into the merging lanes of yesterday's mythology and tomorrow's reality, deserving of a place in the conversation about the evolution of the cyberpunk genre.