They Live (1988)
They Live is a laid-back sci-fi actioner starring ex-pro wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as John Nada (he’s not called any name in the movie), a drifter who lands a temp job at a construction...
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Virus (1999)
The crew of a tug boat take refuge from a storm in a seemingly abandoned Russian ship. Terror erupts when they find themselves besieged by a mutating and murderous alien life form intent on...
Independence Day (1996)
In the 1990s, it seems that if you’re given a budget over $100 million, the rule of thumb is to put 90% of it into special effects, while whatever paltry sum is left should...
Lost in Space (1998)
Lost in Space is a motion picture version of the popular 1960s TV series of the same name about a family who get lost while seeking a gateway to an inhabitable planet for the people...
Starman (1984)
In the late 1970s, Columbia Pictures had a multipicture development deal with actor/producer Michael Douglas. In 1980, Douglas bought the script to a sci-fo concept called Starman from Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon and...
Men in Black (1997)
Like Independence Day, which also starred Will Smith, here is another popcorn movie whose sole assets are special effects and sheer energy. They both also have high doses of cheesy humor, and a half-cooked plot...
The War of the Worlds (1953)
Martians invade Earth for a better place to live, and seemingly no weapon the military can hurl at them can stop the UFOs. Impressive visuals are the real draw of this adaptation of the...