Best Science Fiction Films of 1988

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Nightmare at Noon

Exposure to a chemically-contaminated ... supply turns scientists into raving lunatics who begin terrorizing a tiny desert burg in this violent actioner. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Short Circuit 2

Fisher Stevens reprises his ... the process, Ben and Johnny Five contend with the temptations and corrupt business practices of a big city environment. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Pulse

Household appliances are generally ... what happens when electricity gets a mind of its own, becomes evil and turns every-day gadgets into evil killers. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

They Live

John Carpenter wrote and ... joins the underground, teaming up with rebel-leader Frank (Keith David) to eradicate the lizard-like aliens from the body politic. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Hell Comes to Frogtown

The great nuclear holocaust ... forces him to go deep into froggy territory to bring back the fertile women stolen by the amphibian's leader. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

The Terror Within

This sci-fi horror film ... David and a physician. In addition to seeking nourishment, the creature is looking for human women to breed with. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

This low-budget cult classic ... who already think clowns are a little creepy to begin with, this one will push them over the edge. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Critters 2: The Main Course

Critters 2: The Main ... still enjoyable, Critters 2 is not nearly as much fun as the original, but still well worth a view. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

The Nest

A science project goes ... and the world is threatened by giant cockroaches in this horror outing. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

MAC and Me

This sci-fi tearjerker has ... as in "Big" but rather Mysterious Alien Creature) who become friends and help each other with their family problems. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

The labyrinthine plot deals ... film appears as a highly ambitious, if overwrought, sci-fi epic that draws upon philosophical concepts rather than special effects. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Appleseed

In this futuristic Japanse ... find and neutralize the villains. Written and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama, Appleseed features the voice talents of Toshio Furukawa. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Dr. Alien

This comical, erotic sci-fi ... and suddenly wimpy Wesley becomes the campus stud-muffin and finds himself surrounded by cooing crowds of scantily clad coeds. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Gnaw: Food of the Gods 2

In this horror film ... rats grow to an enormous size and escape to quench their thirst for blood on the local college kids. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Journey to the Center of the Earth

This is another retelling ... the Jules Verne tale about an adventure to the earth's core. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Galaxy Rangers: "Chained" and Other Tales

An ambitious animated science ... four episodes from this well-respected but short-lived program; episodes include "Chained," "Mindset," "Smuggler's Gauntlet," and "Birds of a Feather." [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Galaxy Rangers: "Phoenix" and Other Tales

An ambitious animated science ... Phoenix and Other Tales features four episodes from this short-lived cult favorite -- "Phoenix," "New Frontier," "Psychocrypt," and "Rainmaker." [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: The Final Chapter

Originally titled Uresei Yatsura: ... The Final Chapter was anything but; a sixth film, Urusei Yatsura Movie 6: Always My Darling followed in 1991. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Gall Force 3: Stardust War [Anime OVA]

An ancient war is ... one, not even her artificial creations themselves, will be around to appreciate her breakthrough melding of science and evolution. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

This full-length feature film ... against time, Char works to cause an asteroid collision while Amuro, working for the Federation, tries to prevent it. [ best science fiction films - 1988 ]