The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

CinemaCon always delivers a few surprises, but this one hit with a strange mix of intrigue and unease. During the Las Vegas event, audiences got their first look at As Deep as the Grave , a film already stirring conversation thanks to its use of AI to bring Val Kilmer back to the screen.