# Neill Blomkamp's AI zombie film criticized as uninspired

Director Neill Blomkamp released a short zombie film created using AI, but critics call it derivative and lacking originality. The project highlights ongoing debates about the quality and ethics of AI-generated content in filmmaking.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/968703/neill-blomkamps-nightborne-barley-studios-seedance) — 2026-07-21T18:06:43-04:00