The Lawnmower Man

Dr. Lawrence Angelo initiates his groundbreaking experiments at Virtual Space Industries, focusing on Project 5, which combines psychoactive substances with virtual reality. His goal is to enhance human cognitive abilities, driven by a sincere desire to improve human capability.

Unbeknownst to Angelo, his research is being secretly funded by a mysterious organization known as 'The Shop'. Their true intention is to exploit his findings for military purposes, leading to a conflict of interests in the progression of Project 5.

Among the earliest test subjects, a chimpanzee named Rosco undergoes astonishing changes, gaining increased intelligence and aggression. Tragically, his journey ends in a violent confrontation with the facility's security team, highlighting the dangers of the experiments.

After the heartbreaking incident with Rosco, Dr. Angelo decides to select Jobe Smith as his next subject. Angelo promises Jobe that he will unleash his latent potential without invoking the aggression seen in Rosco's trials.

Jobe undergoes the experimental treatment and impressively surpasses all expectations. Not only does he achieve heightened intelligence, but he also discovers remarkable psychic powers, including telepathy and psychokinesis.

As Jobe's training progresses, an accident compels Dr. Angelo to terminate Project 5 prematurely. However, Sebastian Timms, the project director, secretly sabotages the experiments by reverting to the original, more dangerous medication.

Jobe invites his romantic interest, Marnie, to the lab for an intimate session, resulting in a catastrophic mishap. This results in Marnie's lobotomy, unleashing a torrent of emotional turmoil and a thirst for vengeance within Jobe.

With rage fueled by betrayal, Jobe embarks on a vengeful spree, confronting various individuals who have wronged him, including Peter's abusive father. His actions send shockwaves of fear through the surrounding community.

Dr. Angelo begins to unravel the truth behind the medication switch and confronts Jobe about betraying their initial agreement. However, this confrontation sets the stage for an even darker turn of events as Jobe reveals his true intentions.

In a surprising turn, Jobe announces his intention to merge with the VSI computer mainframe, linking himself to global networks. As a symbolic gesture of his birth, every phone in the world rings simultaneously, showcasing his supreme power.

As 'The Shop' sends a team to capture Jobe, he reveals the full extent of his powers by easily defeating them. This confrontation underscores his transformation and the extent to which he has evolved beyond human limitations.

Taking control of the laboratory's technology, Jobe begins transcending his physical form to exist within the digital realm. This transformation raises the stakes as Jobe and Angelo engage in a formidable battle for dominance.

With the facility set to self-destruct, Angelo tries to trap Jobe within a digital maze to contain him. The countdown intensifies the urgency of their battle as they clash in the virtual world, leading to horrific outcomes.

As chaos escalates, Jobe notices Peter in the building, prompting a flicker of paternal instinct. He offers Angelo an opportunity to escape and save Peter, illustrating the remnants of his humanity despite his transformation.

With only seconds remaining, Jobe escapes through a maintenance duct just as the facility is obliterated. Dr. Angelo returns to his family but is haunted by the sound of ringing telephones, suggesting profound changes in the fabric of reality.