Golem.AI (2026) Review

Golem.AI (2026) Review

Estranged friends Alec (Alec Seymour, Lady Peacock), a hard-headed AI researcher, and recovering manchild Dylan (Dylan Hares, Admins), reconnect via video chat in an attempt to repair their fractured relationship. But when they dust off their favourite retro online game for old time’s sake, they unwittingly unleash a digital nightmare that begins haunting them through their screens, seeking revenge for their past mistakes online. As the pair struggle to work out who—or what—is behind their torment, they find themselves in a deadly race against time to destroy the electronic evil. But are they really the innocent victims they appear to be?

At just over an hour, Golem.AI certainly doesn’t outstay its welcome. I’ll admit that I didn’t initially warm to either Alec or Dylan, although given the friction between the pair at the outset, perhaps that is precisely the point. Neither is exactly showing us their best side.

There are obvious echoes of the 2020 COVID-era online conference call chiller Host, as spooky happenings begin once the pair fire up their old game, inadvertently unleashing an online Golem bent on revenge. Where Golem.AI distinguishes itself, however, is in its queer undercurrent, which feels refreshing rather than shoehorned in.

It may take a little while to warm to the central duo, but the film’s brisk pace and incident-packed momentum keep things moving, making this an unexpectedly fun diversion from the usual lower-budget fare that lands in my inbox. Of the two leads, Seymour does most of the heavy lifting and ultimately walks away with the film.

A short, sharp and surprisingly entertaining slice of digital horror.

Golem.AI is available digitally from 12 October courtesy of GrimmVision.