The Haunting and Brilliant Worlds of Alex Garland: A Deep Dive into His Films Alex Garland isn't just a filmmaker; he's an architect of thought-provoking nightmares and stunning, unsettling realities. Starting as a celebrated novelist ( The Beach ) and screenwriter ( 28 Days Later , Sunshine ), his transition to directing has given us some of the most memorable and debated sci-fi and thriller films of the last decade. Let's explore the complete stories of his major directorial works. (Spoiler Alert!) 1. Ex Machina (2014) (Image Suggestion: A shot of Ava looking thoughtful behind the glass, or a picture of Caleb and Nathan having an intense conversation.) The Story: Caleb, a young programmer, wins a competition to spend a week at the secluded, high-tech estate of his company's brilliant and reclusive CEO, Nathan. Caleb's task is to perform a "Turing Test" on Ava, an incredibly advanced and beautiful android. He must determine if she has true consciousness...