Neill Blomkamp, the director of the acclaimed 2009 film 'District 9', has faced backlash after releasing a 13-minute AI-generated zombie film titled 'Nightborne'.The short film, created using ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 model, was shared on YouTube and described as Blomkamp's first 'full test AI film'.

The project, produced by his new AI-focused studio Barley Studios, has drawn criticism for its inconsistent visuals, dialogue, and disjointed camera work.

Viewers on social media have mocked the film, with some comparing it to 'AI slop' and questioning why Blomkamp didn't pursue the long-awaited sequel to 'District 9' instead.The director, who previously worked on films like 'Elysium' and 'Chappie', has not publicly responded to the criticism.

The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the role of AI in filmmaking, with industry figures like George Lucas advocating for its adoption while others, such as director Kane Parsons, warn of its cultural impact.

Blomkamp's experiment underscores the challenges of using AI to create compelling narratives, as the technology remains imperfect in replicating human creativity and storytelling.