I Still Can’t Believe These 5 Great Sci-Fi Movies Are Never Talked About

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Many great science fiction movies haven’t gotten the attention they deserve over the years. While films like *2001: A Space Odyssey*, *Interstellar*, and *Arrival* are often praised as sci-fi classics, other excellent movies have been largely forgotten. Films such as *Alien*, *The Terminator*, and *The Matrix* became popular franchises and are still well-known today. There are many other insightful and engaging sci-fi films – stories about aliens, space, and troubled future worlds – that deserve to be rediscovered and discussed more widely.

Here are five science fiction films that deserve more recognition. They’re all excellent, and it’s time more people discovered and talked about them.

5) No One Will Save You (2023)

No One Will Save You offers a fresh take on the alien invasion genre. The film creates a truly suspenseful atmosphere as Brynn (Kaitlyn Dever), a woman living alone, struggles to protect herself from extraterrestrial creatures in her home. Many see the movie as a story about dealing with grief and past trauma, and it’s both scary and deeply moving. What makes No One Will Save You so effective is its focus on Brynn’s character and the unsettling mood it creates – there’s very little dialogue! Kaitlyn Dever gives a fantastic performance, showing Brynn’s inner struggles and how she changes throughout the film. It’s powerful to see such an emotional story told within a science fiction setting, and it’s a film more people should see.

4) A Scanner Darkly (2006)

A Scanner Darkly is a truly unique movie. Its animation style is so distinctive, it makes regular live-action films seem like simple drawings. This visual approach perfectly complements the story, which centers around a drug that causes intense hallucinations. The film is a compelling adaptation of the novel, featuring outstanding performances by Keanu Reeves and Robert Downey Jr. Watching it feels like entering a strange, alternate reality where everything you know about yourself and the world around you begins to fall apart. The movie also delves into the complex reasons behind the characters’ actions and the struggles they face as the secrets of this dark future are revealed. It’s surprising that more people aren’t talking about A Scanner Darkly – it’s an incredibly thought-provoking and mind-bending film.

3) Dark Star (1974)

While most popular sci-fi films aren’t known for being funny, that might be why John Carpenter’s *Dark Star* hasn’t gotten the recognition it deserves. This movie is a surprisingly hilarious comedy set in the future, following a crew of space explorers whose mission falls apart in a series of absurd mishaps. The chaos on their spaceship and the astronauts’ reactions are genuinely funny. *Dark Star* playfully spoofs more dramatic space films like *2001: A Space Odyssey* and *Solaris* (1972), expertly mimicking their sense of mystery and suspense. Despite being a truly entertaining film, it remains largely unknown within the sci-fi world, making it a hidden gem worth discovering for anyone who enjoys a good space comedy.

2) Possessor (2020)

Possessor presents a truly unique concept in recent science fiction. The film is set in a disturbing future where a secret organization uses technology to kill people by taking control of their bodies. Thankfully, the movie lives up to its fascinating premise, creating a consistently dark and unsettling atmosphere. The story is intentionally confusing and full of unexpected, disturbing twists. Andrea Riseborough gives a powerful performance as the main character, a woman whose sense of identity begins to unravel as she does her job. Possessor is full of surprises, and it leaves viewers with a lot to think about regarding what it means to be human and the nature of identity.

1) Crimes of the Future (2022)

David Cronenberg’s *Crimes of the Future* expertly blends body horror with dystopian science fiction. While the film initially gained attention for its striking and sometimes shocking imagery, it hasn’t received much discussion since its release. However, *Crimes of the Future* is a stronger film than many realize, building a fascinating and unusual world where people don’t feel physical pain. The movie showcases a future where body modifications are commonplace, and the characters express themselves through the artistic performance of surgical procedures.

As a sci-fi fan, I have to say David Cronenberg’s *Crimes of the Future* really stuck with me. It’s definitely unsettling at times, but in a way that’s totally captivating. What I loved most was how it blended stunning visuals with really thought-provoking ideas about where humanity is headed with technology and evolution. Honestly, the world he created is so rich and detailed, it feels like it could easily support its own series of films or spin-offs. It’s a seriously underrated movie, and I think it’s one of the best sci-fi projects we’ve seen in the last five years – it really deserves more attention.

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2025-10-14 20:13