Elon Musk’s Neuralink captures memories, enabling the user to experience them again. Yet, when Lenny acquires a memory detailing a murder, it entangles him and Bassett’s character in a conspiracy he strives to reveal.
In a movie centered on clinging to the past and the cherished memories we possess, there’s a poignant irony in “Strange Days” that eludes easy grasp. This may be due to the film not reaching the same success as Cameron’s other productions. Grossing nearly $8 million at the box office against a $42 million budget, it turned out to be a commercial disappointment, evolving into a cult classic now absent from any streaming platform. However, even if you haven’t stumbled upon this overlooked Cameron-written film, you may very well have caught a snippet of it in one of the biggest hits of the late ’90s.