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Sci-Fi Must Sees
Forbidden Planet [1956] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Forbidden Planet [1956] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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This is the film that got me into Sci-Fi. Despite it's age, (and therefore it's FX), the scale is impressive and it scared me when I was small. (Trivia: 1st all-electronic soundtrack)
The Day The Earth Stood Still [1951]The Day The Earth Stood Still [1951]
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Another one that scared me when I was small. Thought provoking and relevant today. (Trivia: 'klaatu barada niktu', 'nuff said)
Silent Running [1972]Silent Running [1972]
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Tackles green issues before there were green issues. (Trivia: Known for his FX design, (2001 etc.), this was the 1st film Douglas Trumbull directed)
Blade Runner (The Director's Cut) [1982]Blade Runner (The Director's Cut) [1982]
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No Sci-Fi list would be complete without Ridley Scott's finest work. One of the best films ever, much copied, never surpassed. (Trivia: Actress Sean Young appears in 'Dune')
Logan's Run [1976] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Logan's Run [1976] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Somewhat cheesy, looks dated, but a Sci-Fi classic all the same. (Trivia: Actor Richard Jordan appears in 'Dune')
The Thing [1982]The Thing [1982]
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Better than the '50s original, this is John Carpenters finest hour and half. Rob Bottins creature FX are still mind-blowing. (Trivia: Actor Donald Moffat was in 'Logan's Run' The TV Series)
Dark Star [1974]Dark Star [1974]
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John Carpenter made this low budget classic while at film school. Comic yet thought provoking. (Trivia: Stars Dan O'Bannon, who co-wrote this (with Carpenter) and went on to write 'Alien')
Alien: The Director's Cut (Two Disc Special Edition)Alien: The Director's Cut (Two Disc Special Edition)
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Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi horror still scares and disturbs, but you know that because you've probably seen it. (Trivia: Written by Dan O'Bannon, based on 'the alien scene' in 'Dark Star')
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]
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You'll either love it or hate it, but you can't dismiss it. 'Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do'. (Trivia: Look out for actor Leonard 'Rigsby' Rossiter on the space station)
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers [1978]Invasion Of The Body Snatchers [1978]
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This much darker re-telling of a Sci-Fi classic still makes you squirm despite it's age. (Trivia: Actress Veronica Cartwright also stars in 'Alien')
Dune -- Two-disc Special Edition [1984]Dune -- Two-disc Special Edition [1984]
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David Lynch's much maligned adaptation of this complex series of books deserves more credit than it's generally given. Looks great too, despite poor FX. (Trivia: New Director's Cut rumoured)