U.S. AVAILABILITY: 20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original 19. Special - Prime, Tubi 18. Await Further Instructions - Prime, Tubi 17. Timer - Prime, Tubi 16. Death Race 2000 - Prime, Tubi, FreeVee 15. The Island of Dr. Moreau - Prime, Tubi 14. Project Wolf Hunting - Prime, Scream Box, Hi-Yah! 13. Young Ones - Prime, Peacock, Tubi, Crackle 12. The Lawnmower Man - Prime, STARZ, Tubi 11. Leviathan - Prime, MGM+, Tubi, FreeVee 10. The Double - Prime, Tubi, Crackle 9. Screamers - Prime, Tubi, FreeVee 8. The Signal - Prime, Tubi, FreeVee 7. Wicked City/Demon City - Prime 6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - Prime, Peacock, Tubi, AMC+, SHUDDER 5. A Scanner Darkly - Prime 4. Cube - Prime, Tubi 3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - Prime, Peacock, Tubi 2. The Void - Prime, Peacock, Tubi 1. Dark City - Prime CANADA AVAILABILITY: 20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original 18. Await Further Instructions - AMC+, SHUDDER 17. Timer - Tubi 16. Death Race 2000 - Tubi, Cultpix 14. Project Wolf Hunting - Prime 13. Young Ones - Plex 12. Lawnmower Man - Prime, Criterion 11. Leviathan - Tubi, MGM+, Super Channel 10. The Double - Tubi 9. Screamers - Prime 7. Wicked City/Demon City - Tubi, Retro Crush 6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - Tubi, AMC+, SHUDDER 3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - Prime, Tubi 2. The Void - Prime, Tubi U.K. AVAILABILITY: 20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original 17. Timer - Prime 16. Death Race 2000 - Prime 14. Project Wolf Hunting - Prime 13. Young Ones - FreeVee 12. Lawnmower Man - NOW Cinema, SHUDDER 8. The Signal - Prime 6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - Prime, Shudder 4. Cube - Prime 3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - FreeVee, Plex AUSTRALIA AVAILABILITY: 20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original 19. Special - iview 18. Await Further Instructions - 17. Timer - Tubi 16. Death Race 2000 - Tubi, Cultpix 14. Project Wolf Hunting - AMC+, SHUDDER, Brollie 12. Lawnmower Man - SBS On Demand, Tubi 10. The Double - Stan. 6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - AMC+, SHUDDER, Tubi 3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - Prime
fun fact, the sets for Dark City were reused to film The Matrix. That's one reason it looks similar. However, IIRC the director's cut added or removed (I forget which one) the voice-over. You do not want the version with the narration because its rubbish, but also because it gives the big plot away right at the start of the film. 🤦♂
I had a stroke about a decade ago and it caused some awesome things. One of those is I forget all the movies I have seen and loved. Forget they even existed until I see them on these kind of lists, and I will remember the ones I loved, and when I watch them again, since I've forgotten the characters and plot, it's like watching them for the first time again. I love that. Dark City was one I had cherished. Have completely forgotten everything about it except I loved it. Can't wait to re-watch. THANK YOU! so fun.
Watch the directors cut if possible first. Although I find both versions to be great. Explorers with a young Ethan Hawk and River Phoenix. Ive gotta go right now but I’m gonna think of more to feed you 😊! Merry Christmas you filthy animal.
"A Scanner Darkly" is the best adaptation of a Philip K. Dick story that I've seen. Screamers is very loosely based on one of his short stories, and it's a decent low budget film worth watching. But Scanner is really close to the original novel. It focuses a bit more on the humorous side of the novel, and there's a plot change at the end, but it's not a super major departure. The casting in it is absolutely perfect, especially considering that Philip K Dick was a family friend of Winona Ryder's parents, and in light of its setting: LA/Orange County, the home of Hollywood. I don't know, the cast just seems to totally fit in that particular setting. Reeves is at his best here, as is Ryder. Rory Cochrane, Robert Downey Jr., and Woody Harrelson as well. It's perfectly done and perfectly acted.
@@boggisthecat - Taking a breath after every one or two words in some scenes, and then speaking full paragraphs without taking a breath in other scenes is just terrible acting, and not consistent with whatever idiotic persona he was trying to portray. No one in real life ever does that and I get the feeling he thought it was brilliant; which it wasn’t. Fortunately he wasn’t in the movie too much. But then there was the garbage plot and the piss-poor sound-track. Whatever. I’m surprised anyone would like this film. To each their own as they say.
@@A_A_ron-Phillips yup, to each their own because this was an excellent movie. You must really hate this movie as much as many of us loved it, otherwise why would you take the time to bitch about it?
Dude I have been watching your videos for a long time but this one is on point; I have personally recommended every single title on this list to anyone who appreciates sci fi like me! You nailed it, no joke. My wife and I saw Dark City for the first time back when we were dating and recently dove back into the nostalgia and it was an amazing evening 👍🏻
The Signal has been a favorite since I first saw a trailer for it. I always appreciated how it’s got a different genre for the three main segments. And for relatively unknown actors, their performances seemed really sincere despite how off the rails the story goes. This sentence will date me, but it was always on my “Employee Favorite” row at Blockbuster. Thank you for giving it some love.
Given the Terminator series leads to Neo by the Author, Dark city could easily fit into the "First Batches" of artificial reality tenants that The Matrix was known for.
Another great list, Darren. DARK CITY is one of my favorite movies ever. Saw it in the theater and fell in love with it instantly. And directed by the Alex Proyas who also directed THE CROW. The OG one. He’s done some great work. He also did GODS OF EGYPT, which even he didn’t like, but I do. Also “I ROBOT”. Both of those had massive studio interference.
"Dark City" is so good!!! I also like "Scanner Darkly". I remember watching the 30 mins of "The Toxic Avenger" on VHS when I was 11 with my cousin. I left the room and never watched it again. The 1st pedestrian run over scene messed me up and I was done during the transformation scene. Definitely wasn't my cup of tea. Anyway, great video and happy holidays! 😊
Radius was the only one on this list that I hadn't seen yet. Amazing concept and you should see it for the twist alone. Great fick. Definitely one of my new favorites. Thanx again Van Damage!
Dark City has always been one of my favorites! I remember a few critics hating on it when it was released but I just chalked that up to them having supremely bad taste. 🤷♀️
Anybody who is serious about making a Top Twenty list of sci-fi movies should give careful consideration to Dark City and Cube. These are both under-rated gems that will remain watchable for a very long time to come.
I dearly WISH that streaming services might consider categorizing their playlists like this! I have to copy this all down in order to watch, some of which (I am dating myself) are classics.
I think a good idea for a series of videos would be, lists of every movie that is based on a book by a specific author. Philip K Dick, Arthur C Clarke, etc. That would be a great guide for fans of an author to see books by that author in film. While I’m on the subject, and some of you might not think too highly of her, but I really enjoy the books by Sarah J Maas so I would love to see some of her work adapted into movies or series.
Good choice on Leviathan - haven't seen in such a long time but remember it being pretty solid. That first story from The Signal was terrifying. I must watch The Void...have been meaning to; so thanks for the reminder, Darren!
Thank you sir, for another splendid list. Already started the very good Secret level, and added Special, Timer, Project Wolf, Lawnmower Man, Screamers, Signal, Toxic Avenger, Stake Land to mi queue!
Pretty sure my best friend and I watched Island of Dr. Moreau 20 times growing up. We loved it. Val Kilmer was a god back then. I do remember all the negative reviews but we thought it was epic :)
I’m kind of tired of regional restrictions and I don’t want to go with a VPN. Considering my economy my new year resolution will be to get rid of Netflix and Prime. They can shove that restrictions where the sun doesn’t shine.
23:20 It looks like the Matrix because then Matrix used some of the sets from Dark City, some of which were not in the final cut of Dark City as well. That's another reason it looks similar.
Dark City is one of the most rewatch able movies I’ve🎉-ever seen. Just from this video, I’ll watch it again and probably see something I didn’t see before. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Loved Screamers when it first came out :) Is Chronicle on Prime thats a great movie too . I also remember watching Dark City too damn walking down memory lane there :)
Thanks for the list. Watched Timer. It was one of the few I hadn't seen already. A good little movie. Original idea, competently executed. It would be a good date movie. Thanks for the recommends.
Ah, Troma Films…so many terrific B-movies for those of us who love them. I also highly recommend A Scanner Darkly. The book was great and this is a good adaptation. I think the film technique was called rotogravure (may be wrong there) and it really works for the story. As always, great video, Darren
For all you Dark City fans I have an interesting fact to share. In the early days of DVDs, publishers would include all sorts of extras to sell the new medium as a premium experience. New Line Home Video published a Platinum Series DVD of this film which contained a full-length running commentary by Roger Ebert. It’s a fascinating addition and many may be surprised at just how erudite Ebert actually was. Well worth a watch if you can find it.
Screamers wasn't just entertaining, but developed some intellectually and emotionally deep situations. I saw it shortly after it was filmed, and I still today think about the bittersweet ending.
I recommend the story screamers is based on. Can't remember the title/author but it's there and its really good. Might be the scrapped screen play. glad I could be of assistance.
"Await Further Instructions" didn't even need all the family drama to be extremely interesting, but I guess they had to fill the time with something. I didn't take the drama seriously, but the idea that something like this could actually happen if we were, um, "contacted", had me thinking for days.
Based on your description of Cube I can't help but wonder if you even watched it. Makes me wonder about the accuracy of your descriptions of any others I haven't seen.
When i have recommended Dark City to friends, one of the biggest obstacles for them to overcome is following Rufus Sewell as the MC rather than antagonist.
Derek, noticed you have dipped your toes into anime in the past couple of years. I’ve got a couple of gems for you: Dagger of Kamui (ninja’s 80’s style, BA sound track, vibes, and visuals) Doomed Megolopolis (4 part series) 90s style. If you liked Wicked City I really dug Doomed Megalopolis.
The 2 best recommended are Secret Level and Leviathan. I watched a few of the Secret Level episodes and surprisingly it rocks. Gonna watch a few more. Leviathan is a really great movie that is post CGI...
If you watched the Abyss, you might as well watch Leviathan and Deep Star 6 and complete the underwater sci-fi trifecta from 1989. And yes, Dark City is a must watch. (Go for Death Race 2000 too).
U.S. AVAILABILITY:
20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original
19. Special - Prime, Tubi
18. Await Further Instructions - Prime, Tubi
17. Timer - Prime, Tubi
16. Death Race 2000 - Prime, Tubi, FreeVee
15. The Island of Dr. Moreau - Prime, Tubi
14. Project Wolf Hunting - Prime, Scream Box, Hi-Yah!
13. Young Ones - Prime, Peacock, Tubi, Crackle
12. The Lawnmower Man - Prime, STARZ, Tubi
11. Leviathan - Prime, MGM+, Tubi, FreeVee
10. The Double - Prime, Tubi, Crackle
9. Screamers - Prime, Tubi, FreeVee
8. The Signal - Prime, Tubi, FreeVee
7. Wicked City/Demon City - Prime
6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - Prime, Peacock, Tubi, AMC+, SHUDDER
5. A Scanner Darkly - Prime
4. Cube - Prime, Tubi
3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - Prime, Peacock, Tubi
2. The Void - Prime, Peacock, Tubi
1. Dark City - Prime
CANADA AVAILABILITY:
20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original
18. Await Further Instructions - AMC+, SHUDDER
17. Timer - Tubi
16. Death Race 2000 - Tubi, Cultpix
14. Project Wolf Hunting - Prime
13. Young Ones - Plex
12. Lawnmower Man - Prime, Criterion
11. Leviathan - Tubi, MGM+, Super Channel
10. The Double - Tubi
9. Screamers - Prime
7. Wicked City/Demon City - Tubi, Retro Crush
6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - Tubi, AMC+, SHUDDER
3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - Prime, Tubi
2. The Void - Prime, Tubi
U.K. AVAILABILITY:
20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original
17. Timer - Prime
16. Death Race 2000 - Prime
14. Project Wolf Hunting - Prime
13. Young Ones - FreeVee
12. Lawnmower Man - NOW Cinema, SHUDDER
8. The Signal - Prime
6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - Prime, Shudder
4. Cube - Prime
3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - FreeVee, Plex
AUSTRALIA AVAILABILITY:
20. Secret Level (NEW) - Prime Video Original
19. Special - iview
18. Await Further Instructions -
17. Timer - Tubi
16. Death Race 2000 - Tubi, Cultpix
14. Project Wolf Hunting - AMC+, SHUDDER, Brollie
12. Lawnmower Man - SBS On Demand, Tubi
10. The Double - Stan.
6. The Toxic Avenger (Trilogy) - AMC+, SHUDDER, Tubi
3. Stake Land/Stake Land 2 - Prime
You're a champ for writing all this out for your viewers.
Dark City - a worthy #1!
Glad to see Timer on the list. I really liked that one. The Void also. Great 80's style horror.
fun fact, the sets for Dark City were reused to film The Matrix. That's one reason it looks similar. However, IIRC the director's cut added or removed (I forget which one) the voice-over. You do not want the version with the narration because its rubbish, but also because it gives the big plot away right at the start of the film. 🤦♂
So why pay for Prime when it’s on free-Tubi.
I had a stroke about a decade ago and it caused some awesome things. One of those is I forget all the movies I have seen and loved. Forget they even existed until I see them on these kind of lists, and I will remember the ones I loved, and when I watch them again, since I've forgotten the characters and plot, it's like watching them for the first time again. I love that. Dark City was one I had cherished. Have completely forgotten everything about it except I loved it. Can't wait to re-watch. THANK YOU! so fun.
Cheers to you Sir!
Remember Fight Club?
@@roel.vinckens I DO! can't tell you much, but I did get to rediscover it by accident a few months ago. Loved it. I remember that.
@@robasiansensation3118
Of all the strokes you must have had the best one ...
Watch the directors cut if possible first. Although I find both versions to be great.
Explorers with a young Ethan Hawk and River Phoenix. Ive gotta go right now but I’m gonna think of more to feed you 😊! Merry Christmas you filthy animal.
"A Scanner Darkly" is the best adaptation of a Philip K. Dick story that I've seen. Screamers is very loosely based on one of his short stories, and it's a decent low budget film worth watching. But Scanner is really close to the original novel. It focuses a bit more on the humorous side of the novel, and there's a plot change at the end, but it's not a super major departure. The casting in it is absolutely perfect, especially considering that Philip K Dick was a family friend of Winona Ryder's parents, and in light of its setting: LA/Orange County, the home of Hollywood. I don't know, the cast just seems to totally fit in that particular setting. Reeves is at his best here, as is Ryder. Rory Cochrane, Robert Downey Jr., and Woody Harrelson as well. It's perfectly done and perfectly acted.
Dark City is one of my favorite films. I first saw it in theater in '98. It is a very impressive piece of sci-fi story-telling.
Yup, Dark City is #1 on this list rightly so. Its a sci-fi classic.
I hate that movie. Lol
Kiefer Sutherland almost ruined the whole movie.
@@A_A_ron-Phillips Really? I thought he played the part well. You have to consider the character, then the off-centre acting makes sense.
@@boggisthecat - Taking a breath after every one or two words in some scenes, and then speaking full paragraphs without taking a breath in other scenes is just terrible acting, and not consistent with whatever idiotic persona he was trying to portray. No one in real life ever does that and I get the feeling he thought it was brilliant; which it wasn’t. Fortunately he wasn’t in the movie too much. But then there was the garbage plot and the piss-poor sound-track. Whatever. I’m surprised anyone would like this film. To each their own as they say.
@@A_A_ron-Phillips yup, to each their own because this was an excellent movie. You must really hate this movie as much as many of us loved it, otherwise why would you take the time to bitch about it?
The Warhammer 40k episode in the secret level was insane ! I know nothing about that video game but it was so intense!
I believe it's like a live action board game.
Dark City: The Director's Cut is really good- one of my favorites!! Good list!!
Dark City is an excellent flick from the director of the Crow and is quite underrated! I would love to see this one get the 4K treatment in the future
Dude I have been watching your videos for a long time but this one is on point; I have personally recommended every single title on this list to anyone who appreciates sci fi like me! You nailed it, no joke. My wife and I saw Dark City for the first time back when we were dating and recently dove back into the nostalgia and it was an amazing evening 👍🏻
Alex Proya's Dark City is by far the best movie on this list. Art Deco mystery meets scifi horror. Classic.
Dark city is a dumb movie.
I love that Dark City is #1... love that movie SO much and have been spreading it to anybody willing to watch for years!
The Signal has been a favorite since I first saw a trailer for it. I always appreciated how it’s got a different genre for the three main segments. And for relatively unknown actors, their performances seemed really sincere despite how off the rails the story goes.
This sentence will date me, but it was always on my “Employee Favorite” row at Blockbuster. Thank you for giving it some love.
Some of the sets from Dark City were used to film The Matrix so that's why they're so similar looking.
Dark City definitely underrated. Predecessor to the Matrix.
Crap movie.
Given the Terminator series leads to Neo by the Author, Dark city could easily fit into the "First Batches" of artificial reality tenants that The Matrix was known for.
The Void is a-MAZING! I wasn't prepared for that level of awesomeness when I forst watched it.
Another great list, Darren. DARK CITY is one of my favorite movies ever. Saw it in the theater and fell in love with it instantly.
And directed by the Alex Proyas who also directed THE CROW. The OG one. He’s done some great work. He also did GODS OF EGYPT, which even he didn’t like, but I do. Also “I ROBOT”.
Both of those had massive studio interference.
I don’t understand how anyone could like that movie. It’s total crap. Lol
The lawnmower man, Screamers and A Scanner Darkly are my all time favorites!!!!
Thanks for doing project wolf hunting. Awesome movie and well worth reading subtitles
Agreed. Very entertaining movie for me
SCREAMERS is such an underrated gem of a movie!
"Dark City" is so good!!! I also like "Scanner Darkly". I remember watching the 30 mins of "The Toxic Avenger" on VHS when I was 11 with my cousin. I left the room and never watched it again. The 1st pedestrian run over scene messed me up and I was done during the transformation scene. Definitely wasn't my cup of tea. Anyway, great video and happy holidays! 😊
Love Dark City! Definitely going to check out many more on your list. Thanks!
Favorite dialogue from Death Race 2000:
"A bomb?"
"Yeah, a hand grenade."
You had to be there.
Radius was the only one on this list that I hadn't seen yet. Amazing concept and you should see it for the twist alone. Great fick. Definitely one of my new favorites. Thanx again Van Damage!
There's a couple on this list I haven't seen but I'll fix that. Thanks for another great list.
Merry Christmas and God bless you and yours this holiday season!
Dark City has always been one of my favorites! I remember a few critics hating on it when it was released but I just chalked that up to them having supremely bad taste. 🤷♀️
It’s a great movie that I try to recommend to friends. I think the Matrix killed Dark City.
Just watched it… what a dumb movie.
Please keep giving us these twisted gems, Darren. :)
Omg! The void was such a surprising gem of a movie. My wife and I accidently came across it one night looking fir horror movies to watch. It waa great
Honorable mention The Virtuoso With Anthony Hopkins.. Not so much Sci-fi But worth the watch!
Anybody who is serious about making a Top Twenty list of sci-fi movies should give careful consideration to Dark City and Cube. These are both under-rated gems that will remain watchable for a very long time to come.
Dude “Secret Level” was intense and many of the episodes were very twisted.
Absolutely loved it! LoL
Thanks for revealing this. It’s a must watch.
Hey Darrin!!! I appreciate your reviews of movies. i sometimes dont agree with your but i so respect you.🤪🤪🤪
The Toxic Avenger was awesome, I loved that movie as a kid. Another one like it was Swamp Thing.
Wish i had your job...awesome channel ❤from Australia 🇦🇺 definitely will be buying some merch
I just watched "Timer," after hearing your recommendations and really enjoyed it. Thanks again for the great tips!
Really kind of surprised Rutger Hauer's Split Second didn't make the list.
I LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!❤🎉
I dearly WISH that streaming services might consider categorizing their playlists like this! I have to copy this all down in order to watch, some of which (I am dating myself) are classics.
Dark City as your #1!!! Yes! A movie that really doesn't get enough love.
I enjoy old sci-fi movies. Screamers, I’ve never heard of and looking forward to watching, than kyou. Safe and fun winter holidays everyone.
Great list
Amazing list! cant wait to watch a bunch of these. Happy New Year
Recently rewatched Screamers, about the same time I first discovered Stake Land. Worth a watch.
''Secret Level" was awesome. Great list, my favorite genre!
Yes it was, my favorite was Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear
@russellash8755 Yep, the 40K and D&D episodes were my personal favorites, but they were all enjoyble!
I think a good idea for a series of videos would be, lists of every movie that is based on a book by a specific author. Philip K Dick, Arthur C Clarke, etc. That would be a great guide for fans of an author to see books by that author in film. While I’m on the subject, and some of you might not think too highly of her, but I really enjoy the books by Sarah J Maas so I would love to see some of her work adapted into movies or series.
I'm not a warhammer guy but that vignette was pure warhammer.
Dark City- A classic. I always reference this when i can't find something I know was there.
I hate that movie. Lol
Good choice on Leviathan - haven't seen in such a long time but remember it being pretty solid. That first story from The Signal was terrifying. I must watch The Void...have been meaning to; so thanks for the reminder, Darren!
Thank you sir, for another splendid list. Already started the very good Secret level, and added Special, Timer, Project Wolf, Lawnmower Man, Screamers, Signal, Toxic Avenger, Stake Land to mi queue!
Pretty sure my best friend and I watched Island of Dr. Moreau 20 times growing up. We loved it. Val Kilmer was a god back then. I do remember all the negative reviews but we thought it was epic :)
NOT remember DR MOREAU is a gift that keeps on giving. Unless you watch it every time you strumble across it - "Sounds familiar - looks great!" uhhhh
I’m kind of tired of regional restrictions and I don’t want to go with a VPN. Considering my economy my new year resolution will be to get rid of Netflix and Prime. They can shove that restrictions where the sun doesn’t shine.
Think about tor rents or paying to set vpn instead of streaming subscription.
Use countersanctions on those hypocrites.
You sold me on "The Void" with that laugh lol
Best video you've done!
The Scanner stories are amazing.
I can't help it. I love The Lawnmower Man!
@darrenvandam I love "Screamers." I'd call it sci-fi horror. But I think the thing I love most about it is the evolution of the Screamers.
Thanx man great ideas 4 flicks.
THE SIGNAL....fREAKING GREAT FILM!!! THANK YOU FOR THE RECOMENDATION.
23:20 It looks like the Matrix because then Matrix used some of the sets from Dark City, some of which were not in the final cut of Dark City as well. That's another reason it looks similar.
Dark City is one of the most rewatch able movies I’ve🎉-ever seen. Just from this video, I’ll watch it again and probably see something I didn’t see before. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Glad to see Wicked City being mentioned. 😊
"Wicked City" was playing in the background during the memory-upload scene in "Johnny Mnemonic", and stills from it were used as the passcode images.
Epic list!
Await Further Instructions is spectacular.
Wicked City is an amazing movie that I saw when I was a lot younger. I'm surprised to be seeing it mentioned in 2024.
Good movie running in the background is just the way I roll
Lawnmower man has nothing to do with the Stephen King story,the only connection is that it has a lawnmower
Thanks for another hidden gems, man!
Loved Screamers when it first came out :) Is Chronicle on Prime thats a great movie too . I also remember watching Dark City too damn walking down memory lane there :)
Some great ones here indeed! I actually just saw Dark City a few nights ago and so good and The Matrix sure was influenced by, had no idea
Thanks for the list. Watched Timer. It was one of the few I hadn't seen already. A good little movie. Original idea, competently executed. It would be a good date movie. Thanks for the recommends.
Secret Level is really a jewel! Awesome Episodes! Most of them deserve their own series, like Warhammer, AC or DnD
Ah, Troma Films…so many terrific B-movies for those of us who love them.
I also highly recommend A Scanner Darkly. The book was great and this is a good adaptation. I think the film technique was called rotogravure (may be wrong there) and it really works for the story.
As always, great video, Darren
For all you Dark City fans I have an interesting fact to share.
In the early days of DVDs, publishers would include all sorts of extras to sell the new medium as a premium experience. New Line Home Video published a Platinum Series DVD of this film which contained a full-length running commentary by Roger Ebert. It’s a fascinating addition and many may be surprised at just how erudite Ebert actually was. Well worth a watch if you can find it.
Screamers wasn't just entertaining, but developed some intellectually and emotionally deep situations. I saw it shortly after it was filmed, and I still today think about the bittersweet ending.
I recommend the story screamers is based on. Can't remember the title/author but it's there and its really good. Might be the scrapped screen play. glad I could be of assistance.
Timer is one of my all time favs, solid pick
Took your advice on Project Wolf Hunting ... Wow....just wow 👌
According to the director: 2.5 Tons of blood was used during filming 😮
Jimmy Stewart "it's a wonderful life" will do for me.
Death Race 2000 is the movie that inspired the Carmageddon game series. Strongly recommend
"Await Further Instructions" didn't even need all the family drama to be extremely interesting, but I guess they had to fill the time with something. I didn't take the drama seriously, but the idea that something like this could actually happen if we were, um, "contacted", had me thinking for days.
Based on your description of Cube I can't help but wonder if you even watched it. Makes me wonder about the accuracy of your descriptions of any others I haven't seen.
'Dark City' and 'A Scanner Darkly' are both phenomenal movies.
Dark City sucks. Lol
The first set of Secret Level was awesome.
Stake land is a good watch.. post apocalypse, twisted vampire lore based. I loved it and have watched it 3 times I think. Its good.
When i have recommended Dark City to friends, one of the biggest obstacles for them to overcome is following Rufus Sewell as the MC rather than antagonist.
Derek, noticed you have dipped your toes into anime in the past couple of years. I’ve got a couple of gems for you:
Dagger of Kamui (ninja’s 80’s style, BA sound track, vibes, and visuals)
Doomed Megolopolis (4 part series) 90s style. If you liked Wicked City I really dug Doomed Megalopolis.
Dark City is one of my all time fave movies
Fun fact Toxic Avenger is one of James Gunn’s first films. He started off with Troma.
I didn’t realize Tilda Swinton was in Cube.
I had the same freaking thought 😂
Toxic Avenger rocks!! 🤘🔥
Love Death Race 2000. Roger Corman classic! Turbo Kid is fun, too. Dark City is the big winner here!!
I was in high school when lawnmower man came out. My friends made plans to go watch it on acid lol guess it wasn't as good as I thought it was😅
Love your movie reviews, even bought the shirt. Would be better if you could let us know about any strobing in the clips.
THANKS
stake land is one of the best vimpire movies ever
The 2 best recommended are Secret Level and Leviathan.
I watched a few of the Secret Level episodes and surprisingly it rocks. Gonna watch a few more.
Leviathan is a really great movie that is post CGI...
If you watched the Abyss, you might as well watch Leviathan and Deep Star 6 and complete the underwater sci-fi trifecta from 1989. And yes, Dark City is a must watch. (Go for Death Race 2000 too).
Love Dark City. Highly recommend. Sleep.Now.
Love Stakeland and Turbokid
I thought this was a particularly good list. Lots of movie-watching in store for me.