Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138:4EB

Electronic Labyrinth: THX-1138 4EB is a short film directed by George Lucas in 1967 while he attended the University of Southern California. The movie exists in 16mm reference print, on videocassette with a run time of 15 minutes, and on the special edition DVD of THX 1138, Lucas' feature-length version of the short. The protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through several passageways. It is soon discovered that he is escap... more

Electronic Labyrinth: THX-1138 4EB is a short film directed by George Lucas in 1967 while he attended the University of Southern California. The movie exists in 16mm reference print, on videocassette with a run time of 15 minutes, and on the special edition DVD of THX 1138, Lucas' feature-length version of the short. The protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through several passageways. It is soon discovered that he is escaping his community. The government uses computers and cameras to track him down and attempt to stop him; however, they fail. THX 1138 4EB escapes through a door and runs off into the sunset. The government sends their condolences to 4EB's wife as her husband is now pronounced dead. The film utilized subterranean accessways and parking garages at Los Angeles International Airport to depict an underground city in a dystopian future. The USC program guide that accompanied the premiere said the film was a "nightmare impression of a world in which a... less