Hidden Sci-Fi Treasures: 10 Must-Watch Overlooked Gems

Sci-fi or science-fiction is a genre of film that incorporates science into the world of fiction. There have always been many sci-fi films in cinema history, but recently, there has been a rise. This genre may only be for some, but some sci-fi films are too underrated, so you can take a look!

1. Event Horizon (1997)

Cheesy and unrealistic special effects are the best part of old-school sci-fi movies! Take this film, for example; a lost spaceship reappears near Neptune, so a few astronauts, played by actors like Jason Isaacs and Laurence Fishburne, are sent to space to investigate. Fans claim this film is a pillar of the sci-fi canon and way better than people give it credit for. 

2. Silent Running (1972)

Fans believe the story of this film is way ahead of its time, and even the special effects are pretty good. The story is about an ecologist who maintains a greenhouse at a space station along with his android companions. According to fans, this movie will stick with you because of the warning it carries. 

3. The Abyss (1989)

They are calling on all the alien trope fans because The Abyss has both aliens and sci-fi. Directed by James Cameron, the director of Titanic, this film’s plot revolves around a diving team on a mission to find a nuclear submarine, where they encounter an aquatic alien species. Viewers claim it is undoubtedly the best sci-fi movie of all time, and it makes it in their top ten list!

4. Darkstar (1974)

Darkstar is a unique combination of sci-fi plus comedy, and believe me, it does not disappoint. According to fans, you will not stop laughing through the entire film as the group of astronauts go on a mission to destroy rogue planets. The mix of satire and sci-fi is absolutely spot on!

5. Europa Report (2013)

Europa Report is a comparatively newer film, so the visuals and special effects are better than the old ones. It is a sci-fi thriller about a group of astronauts (played by Sharlto Copley, Daniel Wu, etc.) from all over the world on a mission to find life on Jupiter’s moon. Many sci-fi fans believe it is the most underrated film of the genre.

6. Thx 1138 (1971)

Produced by Francis Ford Coppola, this film is set in a futuristic world where humans live uniform and robotic lives. The plot begins when THX 1138 is jailed for mating with LUH 3417. For some fans, this movie distinguishes between pre- and post-Star Wars sci-fi, making it worse that it is not well known. 

7. Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

Starring Eric Braedem and William Schallert, this film is about two massive computer systems that start communicating via private dialogue, and the creators are concerned about what they might be planning. The plot turns thick when one system threatens a nuclear attack when its server is shut off. Currently, our world is run by tech, so it is fascinating to watch a machine consciousness film/ 

8. The Blob (1988)

The Blob is a film about a chemical substance produced in an experiment during the Cold War. This slimy substance spreads and causes havoc in California by disfiguring people it comes in contact with. This film may have been overlooked back then. Still, now it is considered a good monster movie with significant special effects. 

9. Pandorum (2009)

Pandorum, starring Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid, is a horror sci-fi about two astronauts who wake up in a dark spaceship where they slowly realize they are not alone. Fans claim it is a surprisingly good B-movie and is one of those films that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. And don’t forget to watch out for the twist in the end!  

10. Primer (2004)

Primer is another sci-fi horror film about two intellectual engineers, played by Shane Carruth and David Sullivan, who successfully constructed a time machine. All is good before they realize the dark consequences of their actions. Viewers say it is a confusing film, and you may need to watch it more than once to understand the plot (you may fail even then!).   

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