10 Movies That Would Work Better As Horror

Hello again, Will Smith.

I, Robot started off as a collection of short stories by Isaac Asmiov that explores how a robot-centric society could be dangerous, even if they were programmed not to harm humans. Despite the fact I, Robot isn't deemed true horror, the stories are sure to shake readers to their core, especially when looked at through the lens of modern society.

Although Alex Proyas' I, Robot looks at the dangers of AI, it's a popcorn flick at the end of the day (with a ton of distracting product placement). The film itself is entertaining, but calling it an adaptation is a stretch, since its similarities to the source material are surface level at best.

There's a permeating sense of isolation, helplessness, and dread in Asimov's book, which the adaptation barely touches upon. Even when there's an unsettling moment, it's often diluted by one-liners and wisecracks. 

Rather than "turning evil," the androids in the book often harm humans due to glitches or computational paradoxes, which is far more petrifying.

If you want to watch a horror version of Isaac Asimov's classic stories, check out Ex Machina rather than the I, Robot film adaptation.