Subgenre Sampler
Sales > Futurism: 12 films to Buy
Mars Express (2023)
- A high–concept animated sci–fi from France that depicts an ultra–sleek 23rd Century future with far–out ideas that seems…
- DVD $29.95
Crimes of the Future (2022)
- Cult director David Cronenberg's latest sci–fi speculation comes littered with references to his weird and wonderful previous works (incl.…
- DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
What Happened To Monday (Seven Sisters) (2017)
- By the director of DEAD SNOW and featuring a dynamic performance from Noomi Rapace as seven different characters.
A dystopian future government is…
- DVD $29.95
Karas - The Prophecy / The Revelation (2005)
- Large–scale, CG rendered anime concerns the battle for Tokyo between two guardian angels who weld various powers of the occult. Two volumes:…
- DVD $29.95, $29.95, $39.95
Battle Royale (Batoru Rowaiaru) (2000)
- This hyper–kinetic, violent satire from Japan courted controversy (and a fair swag of hype) for its ‘irresponsible’ premise and searing…
- DVD
$30 $20
Fifth Element, The (1997)
- Whether you think it's a gorgeous sci–fi masterpiece or narcissistic fluff, French director Luc 'Nikita' Besson's multi–million dollar…
- DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Gattaca (1997)
- The big league writer/directing debut of ex–pat Wellingtonian and former London adman Niccol, is a highly intriguing thriller about the scary…
- DVD
$20 $15
Handmaid's Tale, The (1990)
- Disturbing but thoroughly rewarding version of Margaret Atwood's novel set in a near future where 99% of women have become infertile. Privileged…
- DVD
$20 $15
Robocop (1987)
- Loaded with sweat–breaking violence and suspense, dir. Paul Verhoeven never surpassed this stunning dystopian satire about a prototype cyborg…
- DVD
$25 $18.75
Sleeping Dogs (1977)
- Roger Donaldson's nihilistic action–thriller in which Sam Neill finds himself alone between two opposing extremist groups. A trail–blazer…
- DVD
$25 $18.75
Rollerball (1975)
- The title refers to a violent sport in a corrupt, totalitarian future society where all forms of violence have been outlawed. Influenced by A…
- DVD
$20 $15
Metropolis (1926)
- Fritz Lang's masterpiece is a magnificent marriage of pure cinema innovation and startlingly ambitious set design.
Set around the year 2000, a…
- Blu-Ray $19.95