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Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 4,369 films · Page 151.

The Net (1953)

Drama, Science fiction, spy film

At "Port Amberley", a secret aviation research station somewhere in England, a group of scientists are working on the prototype of a revolutionary new aircraft, a supersonic nuclear-augmented jet aircraft code-named M7, taking off and landing on water and capable of flying at up to 2,000 miles per hour. The project is intended to lead to M8, a spacecraft to explore space. The atmosphere at the laboratory is competitive rather than co-operative, with rivalry between the various scientists.

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Alien Invasion Arizona (2007)

Horror, Science fiction, science fiction horror film

After a mysterious, extraterrestrial object crashes in the mining town of Salena, Arizona, the government dispatches a team of Marines to contain the possible threat. Meanwhile, a group of death row inmates ambush their prison bus and take the guards hostage. The criminals include Brando, from the Italian Mafia, Colburn, an African-American gangster, Alano, a Hispanic gang member, and a Neo-Nazi skinhead named Albany.

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Anya (2019)

Drama, Science fiction

Libby desperately wants a child, but has had trouble conceiving and has suffered multiple miscarriages. Her partner Marco believes that the issues stem from him, as he is convinced that he is suffering from an ancient curse that was placed on all of the people from his island. Nevertheless, he agrees to visit a geneticist with Libby to determine the issue.

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LA 399 (1999)

Crime, Drama, pornographic film, Science fiction

Percy Blaine, a drug dealer, is dating a stripper named Tanya. Blaine regularly cheats on Tanya, despite his love for her, with Blaine's most recent fling being with another stripper named Stella. Blaine's boss, Tonino, orders Blaine to deliver cocaine to one of Tonino's criminal associates, Alejandro Biscotti.

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Alien Opponent (2011)

Action, Science fiction

The abusive, drunk owner of a small-town junkyard is killed by his mother in law just before an alien crash-lands in the middle of it. In order to collect their insurance money, the family has to recover his body, so they offer a cash prize for recovery of the body and put out local ads. Soon, the junkyard is a warzone, as every local wingnut turns up with a weapon to fight the alien invader.

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This Is How The World Ends (2026)

Science fiction

When a war breaks out between humanity and the AI Machine States, the world is thrown into a state of confusion. With some believing that the war will blow over, others believe that these are humanity's final days. Believing that it is the end, Danni Freeman runs away to the last party on earth to enjoy her final moments alive.

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Mystery Monsters (1997)

fantasy film, speculative fiction

Tommy has just joined the cast of the top-rated kids' show, "Captain Mike's Mystery Monsters," and is anxious to find out just how the special effects crew gets the monsters to work. Imagine his surprise when he discovers they're not special effects at all! Complicating the situation, the monsters' previous owner, evil Queen Mara, has returned to Earth to reclaim her property and take revenge on Captain Mike for stealing them.

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Race (2007)

Action, Science fiction

In the far future, the interplanetary Alliance staves off war by establishing the high energy Star Car 5000 racing circuit, allowing potential enemies to act out their aggressions on the racecourse. The drivers become revered celebrities, but ruthlessness rules and the stakes grow higher. A victim of corporate betrayal, Team Earth manager Potter (Russel Perryman) still carries deep emotional scars from a catastrophic crash and has vowed to win again - without any sponsorship.

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Port Sinister (1953)

Adventure, Science fiction

In the mid-17th century, the Caribbean city of Port Royal was thriving, but was heavily damaged in 1692 by an earthquake and suffered numerous hurricanes which prevented it from regaining its former glory. A 1907 earthquake caused the city to sink beneath the waves. Tony, a scientist, believes that older portions of the city will soon become visible because of predicted volcanic activity and, after obtaining grant funding, wants to investigate.

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Meltdown - Days Of Destruction (2006)

Action, disaster film, katastrophe, Science fiction

An asteroid much larger than that which caused the Chicxulub Crater is attacked by a ten-megaton nuclear warhead minutes before its collision with Earth, breaking it into three pieces, the largest of which (the size of Iceland) bounces off the Earth's atmosphere. This "substantially changes the Earth's orbit", resulting in an increase in temperature predicted to rise to 160 Fahrenheit within five days. Authorities decide to inform the public of the problem after two days, touching off a wave of looting and attacks by gangs of police officers and criminals.

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The Alien Encounters (1979)

Science fiction

An unemployed astronomer loses his job when a radio telescope is destroyed while he is hearing messages from outer space. He then tracks down a scientist who is building a machine to extend life, only to discover the scientist is dead. He visits with the scientist's wife and son, and discovers about the scientist's own encounter with UFOs.

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Mega Time Squad (2018)

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science fiction

In Thames, New Zealand, John is a petty thief who works alongside Sheldon, his boss. One day, during an attempted heist he steels a bracelet which upon putting it on can send one travelling through time. But time travelling can be unpredictable, and John, unknowingly ends up cloning himself.

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Hide and Creep (2004)

Comedy, Comedy horror, Horror, Zombie

A southern town is simultaneously attacked by a UFO and zombies (a reference to Plan 9 from Outer Space, although it is unclear whether or not the two are related or coincidental in this film). A government agent (played by John Walker) parachutes in to investigate reports of UFO sightings. Upon arriving, he finds zombies springing from the graveyard.

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Aliens in the Wild, Wild West (1999)

Adventure, Science fiction, Western

Aliens in the Wild, Wild West takes place in a mid-19th century western town which had been traveled to by two modern day siblings through the means of time travel. The younger sibling, Tom Johnson (Locke), was an annoyance to his older sister Sara (Pope). They fought all the time, which is what got them put into the town.

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Bruce Gentry (1949)

Science fiction

Dr Benson (Forrest Taylor), a friend of charter pilot Bruce Gentry (Tom Neal), is kidnapped by the mysterious enemy agent, "the Recorder" who only issues orders through recordings. Benson is used to perfect the villain's flying saucers, launched and controlled by electronic means. Industrialist Paul Radcliffe (Hugh Prosser) hires Bruce to investigate the saucers as he thinks they may have a commercial use.

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The Fighting Marines (1935)

Action, Pirate Film, Science fiction

The Fighting Marines follows the United States Marine Corps' efforts to construct a landing strip on Halfway Island in the Pacific Ocean. The island becomes the target of sabotage by a mysterious masked villain known only as The Tiger Shark, who seeks to protect his hidden base located on the island. Using an array of sabotage techniques and attacks, The Tiger Shark attempts to halt the Marines’ construction efforts.

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