SCI-IN 5
WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH THE THING (1982)
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It's one of the most famous Science Fiction movies of the 1980's which now, decades later, has become a cult phenomenon. So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)
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Not only is it one of the most famous Science Fiction movies of all time, but it's still as relevant today as it was when it was first released over seven decades ago. So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH DISTRICT 9 (2009)
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It's one of the most unique and polarizing Science Fiction movies you'll ever see, one which will make you think "what if this really happened!". So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH V: THE ORIGINAL MINISERIES (1983)
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It's one of the best Science Fiction alien invasion TV series you'll ever see. With a multitude of great characters, excellent visual FX and highly intellectual concepts, it was a massive hit when it first aired. But if you haven't seen V before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH CLOVERFIELD (2008)
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Despite not being a Godzilla film nor a movie from Ray Harryhausen, it's still one of the best Science Fiction monster movies you'll ever see. Why? Because it looks so real. So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)
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Not only is it one of the most famous Science Fiction movies of all time, but for many people it still ranks as the best, particularly as it features a great story, excellent imagery and wonderful production design. So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997)
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It's one of the most famous Science Fiction movies of the 1990's, but it didn't come from the US or the UK, which is why it was such a success. Ultimately it worked because it was something completely new and different. So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
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It's one of the most famous science fiction movies ever to come out of the 1960's, because it depicted a world dominated by talking apes. So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH THE TWILIGHT ZONE (1959-1964)
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It's one of the most celebrated science fiction TV shows of all time, mainly because the stories it told were just so original and unique. So if you haven't seen the show before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH METROPOLIS (1927)
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It's one of the most famous science fiction movies ever made, yet it didn't come from the US nor the UK .. and on top of that it was produced in the silent era! So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981)
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It's one of the most popular science fiction movies of the 1980's, Featuring some great production design and one the coolest protagonists you'll ever see, this movie is perfect for a popcorn video night! So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH WATCHMEN (2009)
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It's one of the most violent science fiction/superhero movies ever adapted from a comic. Existing in an alternate reality, this movie is ideal for anyone who wants to step beyond the often formulaic, modern superhero film, but be warned, it's strictly adults only! So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH SOYLENT GREEN (1973)
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It's one of the most depressing science fiction movies you'll ever see, yet it contains a powerful message which is still relevant both for today as well as the future! So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH A TRIP TO THE MOON (1902)
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It's the first science fiction movie ever made! Created before the emergence of Hollywood, movie stars and even the airplane, it's a film that introduced concepts which still appear in Sci-Fi films today! So if you haven't seen the film before and want to know what all the fuss is about, then this five minute (spoiler free) summary will tell you why you really need to watch it.
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DUNE IN BLACK AND WHITE, WOULD IT HAVE WORKED?​
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It's one of the most polarising Sci-Fi films ever made. Despite the massive anticipation of its release, all star cast and having David Lynch as a director, sadly Dune alienated critics and movie goers alike. But the question is, would the film have worked better if it was shot in black and white as per Lynch's original vision? We put this theory to the test to get a sense of how it may have looked.
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