10. The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is a 1953 science fiction film directed by Eugène Lourié and stars Paul Christian, Paula Raymond and Cecil Kellaway with visual effects by Ray Harryhausen. The film is about an atomic bomb test in the Arctic Circle that unfreezes a hibernating fictional dinosaur, a Rhedosaurus, that begins to wreak havoc in New York City. It was one of the first monster movies that helped inspire the following generation of creature features, coining it with the atomic age. - READ MORE
Mr. Tako, head of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, is frustrated with the television shows his company is sponsoring and wants something to boost his ratings. When a doctor tells Tako about a giant monster he discovered on the small Faro Island, Tako believes that it would be a brilliant idea "...with a punch" to use the monster to gain publicity. Tako immediately sends two men, Sakurai and Kinsaburo, to find and bring back the monster from Faro. - READ MORE
The first of the four Burrough’s stories to be produced by Amicus would be an adaptation of the short story “The Land That Time Forgot” which was first published in Blue Book Magazine in 1918. Milton Subotsky had first penned a screenplay for the film back in the early 1960s’ but this first draft was initially rejected by the late Burrough’s estate. It was under their prodding that the script was rewritten by Jim Cawthorn and Michael Moorcock. Their dialogue heavy, light on the action script however didn’t meet Subotsky’s approval so it was reworked yet again. - READ MORE
Quatermass and the Pit was the third film to feature the popular British TV character Professor Bernard Quatermass who first appeared in the series The Quatermass Experiment in 1953. That first series spawned several more TV series and other two feature films The Quatermass Xperiment (The Creeping Unknown)(1955) and Quatermass 2 (Enemy from Space)(1957) both of whom where very popular on both sides of the Atlantic. Just like Doctor Who, the character of Professor Quatermass will live on for decades to come. - READ MORE
A perfect example of what can be achieved when Science Fiction cinema is approached in a serious and mature manor is the 1951 classic "The Day The Earth Stood Still". Made in the early 50s, before the atomic monster boom and sensationalized alien invasion films became the staples of the genre, "TDTESS" is arguably the best Science Fiction movie ever produced. - READ MORE
"Escape from the Planet of the Apes" is generally considered by critics to be the best of the "Apes" sequels and I strongly agree with them. The film does a wonderful job of pointing out mankind's flaws. At first Cornelius and Zira are treated like celebrities, then after it is learned what lay in store for mankind in the future, they are hunted down and killed. In typical fashion, what man doesn't understand he destroys. - READ MORE
Originally envisioned by film maker John Carpenter, as a 'classic' western movie, then a 'modern' western movie, "Big Trouble in Little China", eventually evolved into action/comedy that pays homage to Kung-Fu cinema. After several studios balked at the idea of martial arts themed, 'cowboy' movie, screenwriter W. D. Richter was hired by Carpenter to 'modernize' the script. It would seem that Richter would have his own agenda in mind when developing a new story for "Big Trouble", the early drafts all tied in the film as a sequel to his 1984 film, "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension!". - READ MORE
When American reporter Steve Martin investigates a series of mysterious disasters off the coast of Japan, he comes face to face with an ancient creature so powerful and so terrifying, it can reduce Tokyo to a smoldering graveyard. Nuclear weapon testing resurrected this relic from the Jurassic age, and now it's rampaging across Japan. At night, Godzilla wades through Tokyo leaving death and destruction in his wake, disappearing into Tokyo Bay when his rage subsides. Conventional weapons are useless against him; but renowned scientist Dr. Serizawa has discovered a weapon that could destroy all life in the bay -- including Godzilla. But which disaster is worse, Godzilla's fury, or the death of Tokyo Bay? - READ MORE
In 1976 Michael Anderson would take liberties with the novel Logan's Run written by George Johnson and William Nolan (Logan's Run and Logan's World) to produce what may arguably be one of the most memorable sci-fi films ever produced. The "Last Day" age would be changed from 21 to 30 and most of the novels racier scenes would be toned down to avoid a "R" rating. Despite these changes the film has often been referred to as the "sexiest science fiction film ever made". - READ MORE
9. King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
8. The Land That Time Forgot (1975)
The first of the four Burrough’s stories to be produced by Amicus would be an adaptation of the short story “The Land That Time Forgot” which was first published in Blue Book Magazine in 1918. Milton Subotsky had first penned a screenplay for the film back in the early 1960s’ but this first draft was initially rejected by the late Burrough’s estate. It was under their prodding that the script was rewritten by Jim Cawthorn and Michael Moorcock. Their dialogue heavy, light on the action script however didn’t meet Subotsky’s approval so it was reworked yet again. - READ MORE
7. Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
6. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
5. Escape From The Planet of the Apes (1971)
"Escape from the Planet of the Apes" is generally considered by critics to be the best of the "Apes" sequels and I strongly agree with them. The film does a wonderful job of pointing out mankind's flaws. At first Cornelius and Zira are treated like celebrities, then after it is learned what lay in store for mankind in the future, they are hunted down and killed. In typical fashion, what man doesn't understand he destroys. - READ MORE
4. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Originally envisioned by film maker John Carpenter, as a 'classic' western movie, then a 'modern' western movie, "Big Trouble in Little China", eventually evolved into action/comedy that pays homage to Kung-Fu cinema. After several studios balked at the idea of martial arts themed, 'cowboy' movie, screenwriter W. D. Richter was hired by Carpenter to 'modernize' the script. It would seem that Richter would have his own agenda in mind when developing a new story for "Big Trouble", the early drafts all tied in the film as a sequel to his 1984 film, "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension!". - READ MORE
3. Godzilla (1954)
2. Logan's Run (1976)
1. Barbarella (1968)
In an unspecified future, Barbarella is assigned by the President of Earth to retrieve Doctor Durand Durand from the Tau Ceti region. Durand Durand is the inventor of the Positronic Ray, a weapon that Earth leaders fear will fall into the wrong hands. Barbarella crashes on the 16th planet of Tau Ceti and is soon knocked unconscious by two mysterious girls, who take Barbarella to the wreckage of a spaceship. - READ MORE
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