Hasta la vista, mainstream!
The science fiction of the 80s gave audiences many cult films that remain classics to this day. However, it is not only blockbusters like “The Terminator” that have won the hearts of fans of the genre. During this era, many low-budget science fiction films appeared, which despite modest means still managed to surprise the viewer.
We’ve rounded up the 10 best low-budget science fiction films from the ’80s that prove you don’t always need big budgets to create a compelling story. New horizons of retro fiction await you – because it’s all about blockbusters and blockbusters.
“I’m a legend,” you say? Advice especially for those who can’t stand this movie or don’t agree with the ending: watch “The Quiet Land”. Firstly, this is the first science fiction film made in New Zealand. Secondly, he was nominated for eight film and television awards in the country – and won in all categories.
Third, this is a really good variation on the theme of “what if the main character is the last person on earth.” If the film starring Will Smith pushes drama and heroism and sprinkles it all with special effects, then ‘The Quiet Earth’ is an exclusively psychological film that explores the theme of complete loneliness.
This film has a small cast and an intimate production: it is immediately clear that this is not a Hollywood blockbuster, but that is what fascinates us. Will Smith had a dog and evil zombies for company – at least he had something to do. What should Zach do, who is essentially all alone?
Source: Popcorn News
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