Murder Drones #1

Murder Drones #1 refers to the premiere episode of the animated web series created by Liam Vickers and produced by Glitch Productions. Released in 2021, the series emerged from the independent animation scene, showcasing a blend of post-apocalyptic horror and dark comedy. The production was notable for its high-fidelity 3D animation, which helped the series garner a massive following on YouTube upon its initial debut.

The aesthetic of the series is heavily influenced by industrial and mechanical horror, featuring characters designed with sharp silhouettes and expressive, distinct digital eyes. Liam Vickers, known for his unique approach to character-driven storytelling, intended for the series to subvert typical tropes of the genre by focusing on the complex, often volatile relationships between the autonomous drone characters. The pilot was received with significant critical enthusiasm for its fluid action sequences and world-building.