: Writer-director Leigh Whannell (known for Saw and The Invisible Man ) utilized creative practical effects to maximize the budget.
Despite its polished look and complex action, Upgrade was produced on a remarkably lean budget of approximately . Upgrade (2018)
: Filmed in Melbourne, Australia, the production repurposed local architecture to create a convincing near-future aesthetic without expensive CGI sets. Core Themes & Critical Reception : Writer-director Leigh Whannell (known for Saw and