Category Archives: Sci-fi

The Strange World of Planet X (1958) Rated NR

Posted on April 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A visitor from space warns those on Earth not to play with the Earth’s magnetic field. Starring Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, and Martin Benson.  There is nothing about this film that is remarkable; it’s a sci-fi movie that is very … Continue reading →

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The Mist (2007) Rated R

Posted on November 30, 2023 by laurarachel4

A storm brings in a group of hungry creatures that are fighting to feed on the citizens in a small town. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden. Frank Darabont, the … Continue reading →

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Class (BBCAmerica) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 14, 2023 by laurarachel4

Six students at the Coal Hill Academy have to deal with everyday life while also having to handle the effects of time travel. Starring Katherine Kelly, Greg Austin, and Jordan Renzo. I am one of the few people in the … Continue reading →

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The Prisoner (2009) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A government agent is kidnapped and sent to a remote village. Starring Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, and Ruth Wilson.  Having not seen the original 1960 version, I rather enjoyed this reimagining of the story. The story changes from the cold … Continue reading →

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The Unexplained Files (SCI) Rated NR

Posted on August 29, 2022 by laurarachel4

A look at raw footage and first hand accounts of unexplainable events as scientists and eyewitnesses try to make sense of the events. Starring Steven Mackintosh, Chuck Zukowski, and Richard F. Haines. This series examines events that have no explanation, … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Fell to Earth (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 3, 2022 by laurarachel4

 An alien arrives on Earth with the mission to find a human to save his species. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, and Annelle Olaleye. This show has a great premise and interesting characters, but it lacks in the areas that … Continue reading →

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UHF (1989) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

An unemployed visionary gets a job at a television station that becomes a success. Starring ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin McCarthy. This film is quintessential Weird Al; it’s not to everyone’s sense of humor. It is an eclectic … Continue reading →

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Village of the Giants (1965) Rated NR

Posted on June 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

Local teenagers ingest a substance and grow 30 feet tall. Then, they take over their town. Starring Tommy Kirk, Johnny Crawford, and Ron Howard. This has to be one of the worst films ever. Its script is terrible, and, surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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Voyagers (2021) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 25, 2021 by laurarachel4

  A crew of astronauts starts on a multi-generational mission but descend into paranoia and madness without understanding why. Starring Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, and Fionn Whitehead. The basic plot of this film is kill or be killed. The crew … Continue reading →

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12 Monkeys (1995) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

  In the future, a convict is sent back in time to find information about a manmade virus that wiped out most of the human population. Starring Joseph Melito, Bruce Willis, and Jon Seda. This film is the reason I … Continue reading →

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