The classic story portrays a misunderstood young monster, something rare for its time.

1940’sBlack Fridayfollows a scientist recalling the events that landed him in the electric chair.

However, this approach allowed for creative ideas mixed with the classic film noir style.

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It remainsthe bestGodzillamovie, telling anessential sci-fi/horror story.

When a group of astronauts discover an alien monolith, strange things happen.

Fromits iconic opening sceneto its much-discussed third act,2001offers a profound and thought-provoking story enhanced by groundbreaking effects.

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It follows a crew awakened by a distress signal from an alien spacecraft.

It has even more incredible visual and practical effects than the first, making it a technical marvel.

The Matrixdoes many things right, establishing itself as anessential action movieanda revolutionary piece of science fiction.

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However, it also boasts an impressive and mind-bending story with many complexities.

The 1990s was an interesting decade for sci-fi, butThe Matrixis a distinct piece that perfectly reflects the era.

After encountering EVE, WALL-E goes on a miraculous journey to help rebuild the world.

Dr. Ernest Sovac (Boris Karloff) from Black Friday (1940)

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This film is a wholesome and relatable journey thatconveys a profound message with little dialogue.

The firstDunemovie was a great introduction and widely entertaining.

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An astronaut works in the pod bay area aboard Discovery One in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

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The xenomorph coming out of the smoke in Alien.

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Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader cross lightsabers in ‘Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back’.

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Neo freezes flying bullets with his hand outstretched

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WALL-E the robot marvels at space dust in ‘WALL-E’.

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Arthur running through a revolving hallway in Inception

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