The Andrew Klavan Show Andrew Klavan Reacts To These Insane A.I. Videos
Feb 19, 2026
He reacts to hyperreal AI animation and asks whether these clips tell compelling stories. He reviews a chilling AI ghost tale and a creepy late-night DJ short. He debates AI replacing Hollywood gatekeepers and praises clever, uncanny animal and Sinatra deepfake clips. He explores why horror thrives in short-form AI creations.
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AI Enables Indie Storytellers
- Andrew Klavan sees individual creators using AI to tell short, internet-friendly stories outside Hollywood's control.
- He believes this trend will grow and replace many traditional studio gatekeepers.
Classic Ghost Story Example
- Klavan narrates a short ghost-story video about star-crossed lovers who haunt a river after tragic deaths.
- He praises the voice and visual tone even while noting the story itself isn't original.
Tech Impresses, Creativity Matters More
- Klavan is impressed by AI's ability to age and animate faces, calling it fascinating but wanting more creativity.
- He wants creators to use these tools for original storytelling rather than repetitive visuals.