Best Science Fiction Films of 1981
Escape from New York
The year is 1997. ... from New York was followed by a sequel of sorts in 1996, Escape From L.A., again starring Kurt Russell. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Outland
For Marshal O'Neil (Sean ... to the next space shuttle's arrival, O'Neil plots to meet them and faces the biggest challenge of his life. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Agency
Agency tackles the question ... a fashion. But Mitchum is good, as are his costars Valerie Perrine, Lee Majors, Saul Rubinek and Alexandra Stewart. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Heavy Metal
Inspired by stories from ... The sound track features selections by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Nazareth, Cheap Trick, Devo, and Grand Funk Railroad. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
The Road Warrior
Director George Miller's follow-up ... by Miller and stunt coordinator Max Aspin. Savage and kinetic, Mad Max 2 is a must-see for action buffs. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Scanners
The title of this ... at the 1983 Fantasporto Film Festival, Scanners was followed by a pair of sequels, neither of which involved Cronenberg. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Turkey Shoot
This grim, violent Australian ... exposed to this film may wish to follow with My Brilliant Career to restore their faith in Australian cinema. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Memoirs of a Survivor
Based on the acclaimed ... a Survivor received the International Fantasy Film Award and the Audience Jury Award at Portugal's 1982 Fantasporto Film Festival. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
G.I. Samurai
Transported 400 years into ... to his advantage. Should he succeed, Kagatori and Lt. Iba will together shape the future of an entire nation. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Hitchhiker's Guide to the ... Dr. Who and other BBC productions, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy took its US bow on PBS affiliate stations. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Alien Contamination
Following the surprising success ... made of badly painted papier-mache, requiring 96 separate cuts to look convincing in its big scene. It didn't work. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Blackstar [Animated TV Series]
The Filmation cartoon series ... cold feet, and John Blackstar was redrawn as Caucasian (though he looked like he had a very deep suntan). [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
Day of the Triffids
British sci-fi author John ... of the Triffids was telecast by America's Arts cable service (later known as A&E) in the spring of 1984. [ best science fiction films - 1981 ]
