"Techno-thrillers and Cyberpunk: Exploring 2000s Cinema's Dark Future" by Aaron Stewart dives deep into the exploration of how 21st-century cinema captured the complex and multifaceted anxieties surrounding technology, power, and society. This comprehensive analysis unpacks the darker themes presented in the techno-thriller and cyberpunk genres during the 2000s, examining how filmmakers depicted the collision between humanity and its increasingly powerful technological creations. With detailed discussions on iconic films like The Matrix, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell, and Minority Report, Stewart offers insights into how these movies foreshadowed the impact of artificial intelligence, surveillance, and corporate control in the digital age. The book also explores the evolving role of the anti-hero in cyberpunk narratives, the ethical implications of digital technology, and the profound moral questions these films raise about our future. Drawing from historical context, technological advancements, and philosophical ideas, this work provides a critical perspective on the dark futures portrayed in 2000s cinema, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of film, technology, and society.