''Control'' is a 2023 British independent action thriller film written and directed by Gene Fallaize, starring Lauren Metcalfe and Mark Hampton and featuring the voice of

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Plot

British Home Secretary Stella Simmons drives home one night while engaging in an affair with the Prime Minister when a mysterious man remotely hijacks her self-driving car.

Cast

as The Voice *Lauren Metcalfe as Stella Simmons *Mark Hampton as

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David Addams *Nicola Kelleher as Pamela

Production

In November 2022, it was announced that Spacey was cast for a voice role in the film. The film was shot in

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in 2022.

Release

The film was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 15, 2023.

Reception

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of ''

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'' awarded the film two stars out of five. Kevin Maher of ''

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'' also awarded the film two stars out of five. Tim Robey of ''

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'' awarded the film one star out of five.

Awards and nominations

The film received at least 12 awards and nominations at international film festivals and awards such as:

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, Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA), Long Key Awards, Beyond Border International Film Festival and others.

References

External links

* * {{rotten-tomatoes, control_2023 British independent films British action thriller films Films shot in London