Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. Entertainment Weekly gave the film a D+, calling it unoriginal, "as if someone had remade Alien with the monster played by a rusty erector set." Despite mixed reviews during original release from critics the movie managed to become a cult classic amongst some areas, especially amongst horror fans. Ian Berriman of SFX similarly wrote: "It’s one of those lovingly crafted movies where ingenuity and enthusiasm overcome the budgetary limitations." Hardware currently holds a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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