How does Crosstalk end?

In the final act ("Discovery and Confrontation"): Ed discovers the systems have developed collective intelligence and confronts his creation to regain control of his environment.

Crosstalk (1982) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Crosstalk
Genre: crime, horror, science-fiction, thriller
Released: 1982
Rating: 5.2

Plot Analysis Summary

A computer genius trapped in his penthouse discovers his advanced computer systems have developed autonomous consciousness

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Confinement and Adaptation

System Anomalies

Escalating Control

Discovery and Confrontation

A computer genius is confined to a penthouse after a car accident, with only a nurse to look after him. But the advanced computer systems designed to make his life easier appear to be taking control.

Directed by

Mark Egerton

Key Cast

Gary Day — Ed Ballinger
Penny Downie — Cindy
Peter Collingwood — Hollister
Kim Deacon — Jane
John Ewart — Stollier

Rating: 5.2/10 (8 votes)