The Best Science Fiction Movies 2024

1. Time Machine (1960) (DVD)

Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux. A scientist embarks on a disheartening trip to the distant future, where he must defend an evolved race of humans against their savage and bloodthirsty brethren. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. 1960/color/103 min/NR/widescreen.

Time Machine (1960) (DVD)

2. Village Of The Giants

VHS, 82 minutes, MGM

A small town run into big problems when teenagers hit a growth spurt and turn into gallivanting Goliaths an anti-elder rebellion and terrifying anyone under seven-foot tall. Featuring Hollywood teen stars Tommy Kirk, Johnny Crawford, Ronny Howard and Beau Bridges, this "fantastic and amusing tale" (Boxoffice" with 'stand-out special effects" (Variety) delivers gargantuan, sexy entertainment loaded with rock'n'roll. Eleven year-old Genius (Howard) mixes up some super-goo with his chemistry set, turning cat and ducks into giants. When a group of wild teenagers see the results, they gobble it up too and turn into towering tyrants, challenging adults and making mayhem while the world desperately searches for an anti-teen antidote. Filmmakers used a special lens to give the effect that the teens heads were 30 feet in the air. Censored scenes, including Johnny Crawford snatching clothing off Joy Harmon, were stolen during the production from an editing room. Featured rock 'n' roll hipsters "The Beau Brummels," had two 1965 to 100 hits, "Just a Little" and "Laugh Laugh.".

3. Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing

4. Cyborg 2

VHS, R, 99 minutes, VIDMARK

It's bio-tech corporate warfare in the year 2074, when cyborgs (robots in human form) have replaced humans at all levels. A malicious American cyborg manufacturing company plots to take over their chief competitor by liquidating their entire chain of command. The corporation's scheme is lethal: inject one of their own cyborgs, beautiful Cash Reese (Angelina Jolie) with a powerful new liquid explosive that detonates her and everyone in sight. But the wise and benevolent tech-master Mercy (Jack Palance) tips Cash off to her fate and she runs to escape with the help of human hero Colton Hicks (Elias Koteas). Together, in the dark corners of the city, they face psychotic and ruthless hunters, as they search for a way out - and back to humanity.

5. Universal Soldier: The Return

VHS, R, 82 minutes, COLUMBIA / TRI STAR

Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme), the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. With the Cold War over and defense budgets slashed, the entire Universal Soldier team is facing elimination, including Seth, the super-computer that controls the ultra-warriors. Knowing that his days are numbered, Seth decides to seek revenge by destroying his creators and implementing a reign of terror on the outside world. Morphing into human form as the quintessential Universal Soldier (Michael Jai White), Seth begins to unleash his wicked plan with the aid of his top soldier (Bill Goldberg). When conventional military strength fails to thwart his efforts, Luc must take charge. As Luc faces Seth and his team of unstoppable soldiers, a battle pitting man against machine and good against evil ensues, offering the kind of high-intensity sci-fi action you've come to expect from Van Damme in a story you won't soon forget.

6. Groundhog Day (Full Frame)

VHS, PG, 103 minutes, COLUMBIA / TRI STAR

Do you ever have deja vu? Didn't you just ask me that? Bill Murray is at his wry, wisecracking best in this riotous romantic comedy about a weatherman caught in a personal time warp on the worst day of his life. Teamed with a relentlessly cheerful producer (Andie MacDowell) and a smart-aleck cameraman (Chris Elliott), TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is sent to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities. But on his way out of town, Phil is caught in a giant blizzard, which he failed to predict, and finds himself stuck in small-town hell. Just when things couldn't get worse, they get worse; Phil wakes the next morning to find it's Groundhog Day all over again... and again... and again. Cheered by critics as Bill Murray's best movie ever.

7. Mystery Men

VHS, PG13, 120 minutes, MCA / UNIVERSAL

The hippest cast in history has united to become the funniest superhero team ever. Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Hank Azaria, William H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Geoffrey Rush and Paul Reubens join forces in this wild, funny and thoroughly original misadventure. When Captain Amazing, Champion City?s legendary superhero, falls into the hands of the evil madman Casanova Frankenstein and his disco-dancing henchmen, there?s suddenly a chance for the aspiring superheroes to show what they can do. They?re the "Mystery Men"? a ragtag team of superhero wannabes featuring: Mr. Furious, whose power comes from his boundless rage; The Shoveler, a father who shovels ?better than anyone?; The Blue Raja, a fork-flinging mama?s boy; The Bowler, who fights crime with the help of her father?s skull; The Spleen, whose power is pure flatulence; Invisible Boy, who?s only invisible when no one?s watching and The Sphinx, a cliche-spewing philosopher. With its outrageous adventure, incredible cast and hip alternative humor, "Mystery Men" is so irresistibly funny and appealing, seeing it just once will never be enough.

8. End Of Days)

VHS, R, 120 minutes, MCA / UNIVERSAL

All hell breaks loose when Arnold Schwarzenegger battles the ultimate evil in this chilling supernatural action thriller. When a burned-out former New York City cop named Jericho (Schwarzenegger) is assigned to security detail for a mysterious and foreboding stranger (Gabriel Byrne), Jericho thwarts an incredible assassination attempt. During the ensuing investigation, he and his partner (Kevin Pollak) save the life of the beautiful and terrified Christine York (Robin Tunney), whose destiny involves death, the devil and the fate of mankind. Now it's up to Jericho to save the girl, the world and his own soul as he comes face to face with his most powerful enemy ever!. Special effects featurette on the, creation of the train sequence, and Everlast and Rob Zombie Music Videos.Featurette.

9. Deadly Snail Vs. Kung Fu Killer

DVD, 92 minutes, TAI SENG

In this kung fu fantasy, a daring duel of powers between the fairies finds the young mortal Cheung rescuing the Sky Mussel Fairy. His bravery is not repaid, however, as Cheung is driven out of his home by his uncle. Now Cheung must struggle to stay alive in a world of gods and demons, with only his kung fu powers to keep him safe. With wild images, dazzling visuals, and mind-boggling fights, "Deadly Snail Vs. Kung Fu Killer" is fast, furious kung fu action!. Chapter Selection. Trailers.

10. Alien Visitor (Full Frame)

VHS, 92 minutes, DISNEY

Get ready for the cool, uniquely intriguing sci-fi story of a beautiful and sexy woman who's really from out of this world. "She" is an inhabitant of the planet Epsilon who's mistakenly transported to Earth ... and dropped into the middle of the Australian outback! There, she happens upon a man camping alone. By the time she convinces him that the intellectually inferior people of Earth are destroying their planet, the two have fallen in love. As this highly unconventional saga leads you in one surprising direction after another, the man ultimately takes what he's learned on a crusade to save his planet!.