Lucid: horror sci-fi dealing with cyber-addiction, escapism and technology shaping human psychology
Jamie Monahan, “Lucid” (2018) The film’s title refers to so-called lucid dreams in which the
Tag: Science Fiction Films
Outpost: a skimpy plot redeemed by skillful acting, good sets and an uplifting theme of hope and love
Justin Giddings, Ryan Welsh, “Outpost” (2020) On the very edge of the known universe, the
Hashtag: smartly presented and concise film on social media as psychological prisons
Ben Alpi, “Hashtag” (2015) A smartly presented sci-fi short, “Hashtag” demonstrates how a science fiction
Laws of the Universe: justice working out in mysterious ways
Chris Mangano, “Laws of the Universe” (2019) As is usually the case with sci-fi film
Men in Black II: some good ideas go to waste in a cheap sequel
Barry Sonnenfeld, “Men in Black II” (2002) Five years after the events of the original
Men in Black: a sci-fi comedy sending up intel agencies and immigration issues
Barry Sonnenfeld, “Men in Black” (1997) Very loosely based on the original comic series of
Contagion: a pessimistic and unforgiving study of human society in crisis
Steven Soderbergh, “Contagion” (2011) Unexpectedly discovering a new lease of life and relevance in the
A tale of alienation, dehumanisation and exploitation in “Upload:U”
Samuel E Mac, “Upload:U” (2017) A creepy little short made in very sparing minimalist style,
The Time Agent: a time travel story of loneliness and alienation
Jude Chun, “The Time Agent” (2016) In its own unassuming way, “The Time Agent” is
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The Masseuse: how to be human and to have free will in an oppressive society and culture
Tan Ce Ding, “The Masseuse” (2018) An intriguing film set in a not-too distant dystopian