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Robin Clark Robin Clark MemberOP
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#1 ·
I've been binge-watching a mountain of sci-fi lately since it’s easily my favorite genre.
My goal is to catch every decent sci-fi flick out there—as long as they aren't total garbage (let's say at least a 5.5 on IMDb).
I’m not really a fan of those modern sci-fi movies (like Elysium) that just dump a ton of action in there to please the masses, though I did think Oblivion was pretty good.
I mostly love the whole space exploration vibe.
I can even get into some alien horror, provided it isn't totally over the top.
Hit me with some recommendations.
Jason Mendoza Jason Mendoza Member
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#2 ·
Alright, here’s my take on this one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448134/
Casey Cox2 Casey Cox2 Active Member
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#3 ·
Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)
Robin Clark Robin Clark MemberOP
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#4 ·
Jason Mendoza said:Alright, here’s my take on this one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448134/

I just finished watching Sunshine. It wasn't half bad!

Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

Looks like a solid story. I'm definitely adding it to my watchlist.
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

I just finished reading the book. It was actually pretty good! I might end up checking out the movie too.
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

I think I'm gonna watch this one tonight.
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

On the list.
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

I just finished playing a game on the list.
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

It's on my list, looks like a solid pair
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

Yeah, this duo looks good, adding them to the list
Casey Cox2 said:Seconds (1966)
Solaris (1972)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Just revisited Demon Seed (1977). Honestly? A total trip. It’s one of those weird, low-budget sci-fi flicks that hits different when you're watching it late at night. The whole premise—this supercomputer getting way too obsessed with a woman—is basically the blueprint for every "AI gone rogue" movie we see now. It’s creepy, it’s messy, and it definitely doesn't hold back on the weirdness. Definitely worth a watch if you're into that retro, slightly unhinged vibe.
Stalker (1979)
Just revisited Altered States (1980)—man, what a trip. It’s one of those weird, heady flicks that sticks in your brain long after the credits roll. It’s got that gritty, late-70s/early-80s vibe that just hits different—kind of messy, kind of beautiful, and totally unhinged. It’s basically about this guy diving deep into sensory deprivation and psychedelic experimentation to find some cosmic truth, only to realize that digging into our evolutionary past might be a terrible idea. It’s trippy, sure, but it also feels strangely visceral. I remember watching this back in the day and feeling like my own perception was slightly off for an hour afterward. Definitely not your typical popcorn flick. If you haven't seen it, give it a shot if you're in the mood for something that actually makes you think—even if what it makes you think about is a little unsettling.
Just revisited *on The Silver Globe*. Honestly? Still trips me out every single time. It’s one of those movies that stays under your skin—not exactly a "fun" watch, but you can't look away. The visuals are wild, even by today's standards. It feels less like a standard sci-fi flick and more like some fever dream you'd have after drinking way too much coffee at 3 AM. Definitely worth the runtime if you're into stuff that makes you question reality a bit.
They Live (1988)

I've seen it, definitely one of my all-time favorites

Thanks for the suggestions
Richard Wilson4 Richard Wilson4 Veteran
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joined Sep 2009
#5 ·
The sheer volume of movies on this thread is gonna be a total trip, basically like watching 2001: A Space Odyssey on loop. Here’s my personal go-to list:

Hollywood Sci-Fi Blockbusters
Total Recall
Enemy Mine
Stargate
Independence Day
Alien 1,2,3
Predator 1,2
Robocop (just the original)
briskhound2 briskhound2 Regular
411 messages
joined Mar 2009
#6 ·
Check out this list (all the cult classics + some solid recs) and if nothing catches your eye, just ask over here...
don't want to keep repeating the same stuff across five different threads...

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