“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe.”
HBO Max gained a lot of great sci-fi this month, but it’s losing a handful of classic sci-fi movies in exchange. You have until August 31 to catch these must-see movies.
Based on Richard Matheson’s novel I Am Legend, which also became a Will Smith vehicle, this is a way goofier adaptation, despite maintaining its focus on a pandemic’s lone survivor.
Released in 1976, Logan’s Run looks and feels like a product of its time. Its meandering plot about escaping a totalitarian death cult doesn’t really hold up, but there’s plenty of charm in its outdated sci-fi aesthetic.
Blade is next coming to the MCU, but the 1998 Blade arrived back when superhero movies didn’t need to be part of a massive hegemonic franchise to work (it helps that it’s fun as hell).
This Alien prequel is about as dour and disturbing as the original film. If that doesn’t turn you off, you’ll find great performances and images that stick with you, despite the story’s lack of resolution.
It can be hard to mix a heady concept like time travel with comedy. Both Bill & Ted movies succeed by making the sci-fi elements silly and focusing on the wild charisma of Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves.