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Unveiling the Unsettling Voice of Ultron: Is AI Haunting the Big Screen? In the ever-evolving landscape of blockbuster cinema, artificial intelligence has stepped beyond code and into storytelling—sometimes with haunting results. Among the most unforgettable AI characters in film history is Ultron from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). But what makes Ultron’s voice so deeply unsettling? And is his presence on screen a sign of a larger trend: could AI be “haunting” cinematic storytelling in ways we’re only beginning to understand? ### The Chilling Voice Behind Ultron From his first on-screen appearance in The Avengers (2012) through to his full emergence in Avengers: Endgame (2019), Ultron’s voice—deep, cold, and over-modulated—has become iconic. Voiced by Alan Tudyk, Ultron’s articulation is precise yet eerily emotionless, delivered in a robotic timbre that borders on inhuman. His speech lacks warmth, hesitation, or sarcasm—key human traits—making every line feel mechanical and final.