Best Science Fiction Films of 1996
The Arrival
A shy radio telescope ... Written and directed by David N. Twohy, The Arrival is a throwback to the genre chillers of the '50s. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Star Trek: First Contact
The first "Trek" film ... it over piece by piece, while Data (Brent Spiner) is captured and seduced by the Borg Queen (Alice Krige). [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Multiplicity
In this zany comedy, ... complications multiply. For instance, having more of him around doesn't make life simpler for Doug's wife Laura (Andie MacDowell). [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Menno's Mind
In this sci-fi thriller ... revolutionary. The trouble comes when the rebel's mind sets him off on a vendetta against a prominent, corrupt politician. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Backlash: Oblivion 2
On the wild desert ... predecessor, this feature attempts to create a fresh new genre by combining science fiction and western with comic elements. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Nirvana
A computer virus endows ... set off on a colorful journey through real and virtual worlds to destroy Solo before it is too late. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Solo
The American military-industrial complex ... and teaches them how to fight back successfully in a sequence which harkens to the classic The Seven Samurai. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
The Apocalypse
Sandra Bernhard, Cameron Dye, ... carrying a load of explosive material that is thrown out of orbit and suddenly begins heading straight for Earth. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Vampirella
The beautiful vampire from ... than she expected and she soon enlists the help of modern-day vampire hunter Adam Van Helsing (Richard Joseph Paul). [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
The X-Files: Season 04
Just when it seemed ... which include a strange case of human inbreeding, past lives, shape shifting, and the ability to make oneself invisible. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Lawnmower Man 2: Jobe's War
A young boy and ... first film, and the confused storyline proves more illogical than suspenseful, limiting the film's appeal to die-hard genre aficionados. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
Dr. Westlake/Darkman (Arnold Vosloo) ... job. Fans of the saga will go feverish over this sequel and others with find it fun as well. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
The Cold Equations
In this sci-fi adventure, ... make a one-way trip into deepest space. The entire mission is jeopardized by the discovery of an unauthorized passenger. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Absolute Aggression
The Most Dangerous Game ... they're killed within the game, they die in real-life. Kayle Watson and Playboy Playmate Amy Lynn Baxter also star. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
The Silencers
The mythical, urban-legendary "men ... into blazing gun battles, a freeway chase, and a goofy UFO convention, leading up to a brutal final confrontation. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Millennium: Season 01
Season one of Millennium ... Group is not all that it seems to be...and that he might end up battling the group as well. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 04
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Sliders: Season 02
Season Two of the ... world and the universe, our heroines (and heroine) meet a band of fellow sliders from another planet in "Invasion." [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Sliders: Season 03
During the first two ... But it will not be long before the series returns with new episodes on the cable's Sci Fi Channel. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Crossworlds
In this low-budget sci-fi ... the girl, and an alien mercenary who knows the enemy too well, he sets off to save the day. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Dark Breed
This science fiction yarn ... slimy monster before Nick blows everything up and gets to run in slow motion ahead of a big fireball. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Barb Wire
Set in the year ... The plot thickens as she happens upon her freedom-fighter ex-lover and his wife (much in the vein of Casablanca). [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
D.N.A.
This enjoyable sci-fi actioner ... one scene in which a speedboat is chased by a bazooka-firing helicopter is among the best of its type. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Alien Avengers
Suburbanites from outer space ... criminals who run rampant in Joseph's neighborhood. Alien Avengers was also released under the title Welcome to Planet Earth. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Leprechaun 4: In Space
In this episode of ... dreams. When she is rescued by a unit of intergalactic commandos, the leprechaun sets off to get gory revenge. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Darkdrive
Ken Olandt stars as ... the mainframe, it's up to Falcon to keep all hell -- and all the crooks -- from breaking loose. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Star Trek: Voyager - Season 02
Season two of Star ... Voyager is captured, and most of the principal characters a marooned on a desolate planet resembling a prehistoric Earth. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Love Serenade
A middle-aged disc jockey ... color and oddball characters in a manner that should appeal most to those with a taste for the unusual. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Omega Doom
In this future-set sci-fi ... the head causes a short and makes him want to help the planet's few remaining human beings regain control. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Venus Rising
Set in a future ... thriller centers on a pair of fugitives from prison who attempt to survive in society addicted to virtual reality. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Sci-Fighters
The year is 2009. ... Earth. First he killed the detective's wife. Now, if he is not stopped, Dunn could wipe out all humanity. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
The cult television series ... as a good introduction for the uninitiated, demonstrating the show's combination of pop culture deconstruction and intelligent, playful humor. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Clive Barker's horrific creation ... Alan Smithee, which was the Directors Guild's official pseudonym for directors who feel their work has been tampered with. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Zone 39
This thoughtful Australian sci-fi ... When not on duty, Leo takes small comfort in a drug that allows him to converse with his wife. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Specimen
In this direct-to-video sci-fi ... space alien, and he is the result of an experiment that the outworldly visitors are now anxious to examine. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Big Wars
In this Japanese animated ... conquer the awesome war machine of "The Gods"? Not without the help of Captain Akuh and the Battleship Aoba! [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Nemesis 4: Cry of Angels
Sue Price, in her ... Alex in the Nemesis series, runs afoul of mercenaries after killing the wrong man in this futuristic sci-fi/horror tale. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Psychic Force
The world has been ... to coexist, however, and a deadly power struggle asserts itself among the growing conflict between government and psychic forces. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Dangaioh
It's up to four ... the sole male; the others include 19-year-old Mia Alice, 14-year-old escaped princess Lamba Nom, and 23-year-old Amazon Pai Thunder. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Viral Assassins
A menacing epidemic is ... contracts the microscopic killer, it's a race against time to find a cure. Jim Gordon and Ray Kelly star. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Alien Species
In this sci-fi thriller, ... aliens' elaborate plan to take over the Earth. Alien Species also features Jodi Seronick, Ashley Semrick, and Kurt Paul. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Zarkorr! The Invader
Zarkorr! The Invader concerns ... a half-foot tall. Aaron Osborn's film satirizes the alien invasion science fiction film, while also showing affection for genre. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
X
Clamp, Japan's acclaimed all-female ... it received a limited theatrical release in the United States in 2000 shortly before its release on home video. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Polymorph
A group of college ... the same basic story, Polymorph is entertaining and highly watchable. Screenwriter James L. Edwards co-stars with Ariauna Albright (Witchouse). [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Josh Kirby...Time Warrior!: Journey to the Magic Cavern
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Future War
In this thrilling sci-fi ... Captain Polaris (Ray Adash), Runaway and Ann rage a deadly war for freedom in this highly entertaining low-budget gem. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Babylon 5: Season 04
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NeverWhere
Originally aired in 1996, ... de Carabas (Paterson Joseph), he hopes to find his way home with help from the Angel Islington (Peter Capaldi). [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team [Anime OVA Series]
This 12-volume OVA takes ... his life. The 08th MS Team is noted for focusing on an average man rather than the super-enhanced Newtypes. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]
Martian Successor Nadesico [Anime Series]
Alien invaders continue to ... and in the United States and is frequently cited as one of the most popular anime of all time. [ best science fiction films - 1996 ]Supplemental Navigation
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