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The text is a transcript of a video where the narrator talks about a 1992 film called The Lawnmower Man, which is about a scientist who uses virtual reality to make a mentally handicapped gardener smarter and more powerful, but also more dangerous. The narrator explains the origin of the film's title, the plot, the visual effects, the references to other works of fiction, and his personal opinion on the film. He also makes jokes and interacts with another person who criticizes his enthusiasm for virtual reality. The text is written in a casual and humorous tone.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker discusses their childhood dream of controlling wood.
2. The speaker talks about the concept of virtual reality and how it was popularized in the 1990s.
3. The film "The Lawnmower Man" was released in 1992 and directed by Brett Leonard.
4. The film was originally supposed to be called "The Lord of the Lawnmower" but was renamed due to a dispute with Stephen King.
5. The film stars Pierce Brosnan as a scientist who experiments on a gardener, played by Jeff Fahey, using virtual reality.
6. The gardener develops superpowers and becomes a threat to the scientist and the town.
7. The film has a sequel released in 1996, starring Matthew McConaughey.
8. The film's special effects were limited due to a budget of only $500,000 for visual effects.
9. The film's virtual reality sequences were considered groundbreaking at the time of its release.
10. The speaker reflects on the film's influence on the development of virtual reality technology and its impact on popular culture.
11. The film was released in 1992, a year after Terminator 2, and cost $10 million to make.
12. The film's visual effects were not as advanced as those in Terminator 2, which had a budget of $50 million for effects.
13. The film's director, Brett Leonard, was considered a pioneer in the field of digital imaging.
14. The film's score was composed by Dan Schiff.
15. The film's title, "The Lawnmower Man," was inspired by a short story by Stephen King, which was not actually related to the film's plot.
Note: I excluded opinions and subjective statements from the facts, focusing on objective information about the film, its production, and its impact.