10 Best B-Rate Science Fiction Movies: Made for Money, But Became Hits

Big budgets and special effects do not always determine the success of a film. In the world of cinema, there is a category “B”, in which directors create real masterpieces with minimal resources. These films, made for pennies, not only managed to win the hearts of viewers, but also became cult hits.

In the science fiction genre, such films especially show how creativity and original ideas can compensate for limited resources. In this list, we have collected the 10 best science fiction films of category B, which despite their modest budget became real hits and continue to inspire even new generations.

The same ‘Killer Clowns from Outer Space’ is selective trash, but it is everyone’s favorite trash. The title alone gives you an idea of ​​what the film will focus on, and generally it does not fool you. Yes, on Kinopoisk “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” is rated with a very modest 6.1, but this film will really bring pleasure to a cheerful group of friends who do not watch films for spiritual development, but for fun and jokes.

But the horror film ‘Reanimator’ can already give many a head start in terms of viewing figures: on Kinopoisk it gets a 7.0. A creepy but interesting concept, good acting and a neat adaptation of the original by HP Lovecraft did their job: even huge Hollywood budgets were not necessary.

And for those who prefer space adventures to horror films, it will be interesting to watch “Forbidden Planet”, which is still well received, even though it was filmed in 1956. On Kinopoisk it has a 7.2, and many consider it a masterpiece, surpassed only by Kubrick’s “A Space Odyssey”.