A Century of Science Fiction

Science fiction has long been fascinated with humans' adaption and survival after planet-threatening danger, as displayed in this collection of some of the best post-apocalyptic feats in cinema history. Creatives' imaginations have birthed innumerable narratives beyond our wildest imaginations, and these esteemed pictures have exceeded any and all limits imposed on the chemistry of common life.

Alien life forms and all things aliens have long been staples of science fiction cinema, with writers' imagination and fascination towards what lies beyond our planet leading to some of the strongest works I science fiction history. Many variant interpretations of such fictional outer space adventures have spurred memorable galactic creations that haunt, charm, and crackup audiences still today.

A recurring trope of science fiction cinema is the use of a futuristic invention that sets off a domino of unintended and unforgettable consequences. The films included in this compilation are just some of these influential examples of the genre. "Anything the mind can conceive, the mind must also manage." Accordingly, these films teach how machine must never become the master of man.

Artificial intelligence has long been a staple of the science fiction canon, with a perpetually charged public interest in the possibilities, capabilities, and limitations of artificial intelligence. See some of the most well-known entries in the canon in this brief compilation. A broad array of imaginative depictions ensure that whatever comes into ur future, reluctance to over-reliance on artificial intelligence will be a forefronted priority.

Dinosaurs have been a fan favorite within the science fiction genre since the advent of film. Experience many of the unforgettable gems documenting the fad from throughout cinema history, from its earliest days through today's computer generated technological phase. Such visions of the long-extinct creatures allows a considerable amount of headroom for interpretation, resulting in some of the most imaginative films across any genre.

We are not alone. Not by a long shot. We're surrounded by sci-fi flicks filled with strange visitors from other planets with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Experience the amazing feats of science fiction in film's progression with respect to its perpetually updating treatment of humans endeavoring unexplored planes and worlds.

We are not alone. Not by a long shot. We're surrounded by sci-fi flicks filled with strange visitors from other planets with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Films have always took creative liberties with their predictions of the unknown future, as compiled in this comprehensive list of some of the most imaginative and intriguing in cinematic history. Some predictions have come true, some are nowhere near realization, but the boundless projections of what our perfect (and conversely, imperfect) societies might look like if we do not anticipate them..

We are not alone. Not by a long shot. We're surrounded by sci-fi flicks filled with strange visitors from other planets with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. H.G. Wells' presumptuous science fiction commentary was unparalleled in its influence on the genre, with both the adaptations and the indirectly inspired elements in later works having become some of the most famous in history. Some inclusions might even surprise you...

Hosted by horror veteran Christopher Lee, A Century of Science Fiction chronicles the best of sci-fi and fantasy films over a course of 100 years. This program traces the roots of sci-fi movies from its earliest forms in films like A Trip to the Moon to mega hits such as Independence Day, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Terminator, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and many more.

View some of cinema's most imaginative depictions of fictitious worlds, planets, and civilizations beyond our own comprehension, with rules, laws, and natural makeup completely adverse to those by which we adhere. Experience some of the wildest interpretations of worlds unbound by the parameters of our own. That and so much more as you can only get in the movies.

Scientists have obviously forever been an integral part of the science fiction genre, and their exploits and expeditions have supplied some of the most memorable plot lines of any thriller in history. The desire to flirt with that which we don't known has led many a fictional scientist to unleash the untamable, thus resulting in unpredictable antics one can only find in the movies.

A common successful trope of science fiction films has been mutations, whether genetic or via experimental interference. Explore some of the greatest and most unforgettable mutations in on-screen history in this installment of A Century of Science Fiction.

Mental supernatural abilities and cognitive powers have long been staples of the science fiction sphere. Interest in the mind's unleashed potential has sparked innumerable works dedicated to such fantastical elements not possible in real life. Experience some of the most unrestrained depictions of such unprecedented powers as if you were watching them on the big screen upon release.

Women have always and still continue to play an integral role in science fiction. Both on the screen and off, their presence and contributions have spawned some of the most memorable facets of such a heralded and esteemed genre throughout history. Now see some of these astonishing leading ladies and the female voices behind the scripts that shaped the science fiction world forever.

Hosted by horror veteran Christopher Lee, A Century of Science Fiction chronicles the best of sci-fi and fantasy films over a course of 100 years. This program traces the roots of sci-fi movies from its earliest forms in films like A Trip to the Moon to mega hits such as Independence Day, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Terminator, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and many more.

Hosted by horror veteran Christopher Lee, A Century of Science Fiction chronicles the best of sci-fi and fantasy films over a course of 100 years. This program traces the roots of sci-fi movies from its earliest forms in films like A Trip to the Moon to mega hits such as Independence Day, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Terminator, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and many more.

Hosted by horror veteran Christopher Lee, A Century of Science Fiction chronicles the best of sci-fi and fantasy films over a course of 100 years. This program traces the roots of sci-fi movies from its earliest forms in films like A Trip to the Moon to mega hits such as Independence Day, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Terminator, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and many more.

The Earth's struggle with atomic power and the unleashed potential of unnatural evolution has long been a staple of the big screen, with a large emphasis placed on depicting the struggles and horrors of man's interference with the organic order of nature. Such bizarre theoretical situations, currently impossible in our contemporary world, have provided immeasurable excitement to moviegoers, and some of the most famous of these entries in the sci-fi genre are compiled for your viewing pleasure here.

Science fiction cinema has facilitated some of the greatest stars' careers and career highlights, opening doors and providing considerable exposure to both established and unknown actors. The variant and diverse needs of such unpredictable and oft otherworldly films have allowed actors to transcend into Hollywood royalty, with many actors' most cherished roles coming out of the science fiction genre.