Worst Sci-Fi Horror movies of all time
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#22 ·
Ethan Perez97 said:Highlander 2
It seems like you haven't actually sat down to watch the third and fourth installments, have you?π
#23 ·
Zachary Bennett3 said:Itβs pretty obvious you haven't seen the third or fourth installments.π
I sat through the third one and honestly, I'm done with the whole franchise... I couldn't tell you if the fourth one manages to be worse than the second, nor do I care to find out, but I know for a fact that the second one was the absolute bottom of the barrel...
#24 ·
In my estimation, the *Aliens* franchise stands as a remarkably solid collection of films when viewed as a whole. To be perfectly candid, the first two installments are nothing short of masterpiecesβtruly among the finest examples of science fiction ever put to celluloid, especially considering they were produced during that golden era spanning the late seventies and early eighties. However, if I am being honest, the final two entries in the series don't quite hold up to that same standard; they are somewhat lesser works in comparison.
#25 ·
Thomas Edwards82 said:Iβve always found the Aliens series to be a pretty solid run overall. To be fair, the first two are absolute masterpiecesβeasily some of the best sci-fi ever made back in the late 70s and early 80sβthough the last couple of entries aren't quite up to that standard...
Thanks for enlightening us with all that groundbreaking info, we were totally in the dark...π π π
But in all seriousness, regarding the third installment, Iβd rank it right after the original because it manages to capture that specific atmosphere and narrative tension better than most, plus, in my opinion, it features the best designed extraterrestrial of them all...π
#26 ·
Ethan Perez97 said:But seriously, when it comes to the third installment, I actually think itβs the best one after the original. It manages to capture the story and the overall atmosphere most effectively, and if you ask me, it features the best-designed extraterrestrial in the series. π
The third movie is solid, and you could almost view it as a sort of remake of the first one, though thatβs exactly why it loses some of its sense of originality. To be honest, the design of the extraterrestrial didn't blow me away; I personally preferred those massive warriors from the first two filmsβthat hybrid dog kind of vibe.
#27 ·
To me, "Event Horizon" is easily the absolute worst one out there, at least among the ones Iβve actually sat through. They marketed it as this big sci-fi epic, which is exactly why I went to see it, but it turned out to be nothing more than a horror flickβand a terrible one at that. Just awful!
#28 ·
"Johnny Mnemonic" β I think I already touched on this over in the "Stupid Movies" thread, explaining exactly why I feel that way.
Just pure horror, honestly...
Just pure horror, honestly...
#29 ·
Without overthinking it, Aliens is the peak of sci-fi....
The marines, possessing an IQ somewhere near the freezing point of water, fit perfectly with their "shoot anything that moves" tactical approach. Part four was just a cash grab... honestly, part two is the only sequel that actually surpasses the original (though I suppose the Godfather holds its own, but letβs not get pedantic π )
Rumors have been swirling for quite some time now about a potential alien vs predator production
The plot isn't even worth much attention: the Predator is heading to the extraterrestrial's home planet to hunt, but the marines show up looking for the extraterrestrials too, resulting in total chaos... if this movie actually happens, it will either be a complete disaster or a genuine masterpiece... I might suggest James Cameron for the director's chair; heβs already proven himself in that arena... π
The marines, possessing an IQ somewhere near the freezing point of water, fit perfectly with their "shoot anything that moves" tactical approach. Part four was just a cash grab... honestly, part two is the only sequel that actually surpasses the original (though I suppose the Godfather holds its own, but letβs not get pedantic π )
Rumors have been swirling for quite some time now about a potential alien vs predator production
The plot isn't even worth much attention: the Predator is heading to the extraterrestrial's home planet to hunt, but the marines show up looking for the extraterrestrials too, resulting in total chaos... if this movie actually happens, it will either be a complete disaster or a genuine masterpiece... I might suggest James Cameron for the director's chair; heβs already proven himself in that arena... π
#30 ·
If I were calling the shots, Iβd hand the director's baton straight to Ed Wood.
Furthermore, this simply isn't worthy of π¬
Furthermore, this simply isn't worthy of π¬
#31 ·
lonescout2 said:Iβd give the director's chair to Ed Wood.
Honestly, nobody else even deserves it. π¬
working title: predator 9 from alien space!
"This is it! THIS is the one I'll be remembered for!"
#32 ·
Look, here is the reality...
He truly made his mark with those films of his, regardless of how much people try to ignore it.π΅
He truly made his mark with those films of his, regardless of how much people try to ignore it.π΅
#33 ·
Chloe Palmer2 said:There have been rumors swirling around for quite some time now about an alien vs predator
If I had my way, I'd hand the director's chair over to James Cameron; heβs already proven he knows how to handle this kind of stuff... π
But they actually gave the job to Paul Anderson (Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil, Soldier Paul Anderson), so don't go expecting anything great...
#34 ·
It really depends on how you define sci-fi, doesn't it?
Personally, I think the absolute worst would be that Postman flick starring Kevin Costner, but if we aren't counting that as actual sci-fi, then Iβm voting for Star Trek: Insurrection.
Personally, I think the absolute worst would be that Postman flick starring Kevin Costner, but if we aren't counting that as actual sci-fi, then Iβm voting for Star Trek: Insurrection.
#35 ·
silentharbor88 said:"Event Horizon" is probably the worst one for me. At least among the ones I've seen. It was advertised as Sci-Fi, which is why I went to see it, but it turned out to be a horror movie, and a bad one at that. Just awful!
Event Horizonπ β I actually thought it was quite good. The movie is a total trip, if you know what I meanπ.
It isn't pure Sci-Fi, more like horror, but that doesn't mean it lacks quality. You've reminded meβI think I'll go rewatch it today.π
There are plenty of contenders for the "worst ever" title, like Star Wars 1 and 2 or even that last Star Trek: Nemesisπ , but they all pale in comparison to Battlefield Earthπ. It's unbelievable how such a piece of trash can be made from such an excellent book.
#36 ·
Big thanks to that chaotic mess of a user, urbannomad30, for jogging my memory about one of the most absolute stupid movies ever made: Cube.
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