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Escape from L.A.Escape from L.A. (1996)
Dir. John Carpenter
Feat. Kurt Russell
Carpenter's belated follow–up sequel to his cult smash ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK revives Kurt Russell as a straight–faced, world–saving…
Frighteners, TheFrighteners, The (1996) Recommended
Dir. Peter Jackson
Feat. Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson
A big–budget Hollywood hootenanny made in Miramar and starring Lyttleton harbour, this is a must–see for any self–respecting…
Independence DayIndependence Day (ID4) (1996)
Dir. Roland Emmerich
Feat. Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Will Smith
Absurdly mega–hyped sci–fi blockbuster revels in its own trashiness, but to its credit revives an old high–concept with (then)…
Island of Dr. MoreauIsland of Dr. Moreau (1996)
Dir. John Frankenheimer
Feat. Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, Temuera Morrison
HG Wells' ever–timely tale of the perils of genetic science, featuring big–name Hollywood talent and a troubled production record, it…
Mars Attacks!Mars Attacks! (1996) Aro Favourite
Dir. Tim Burton
Feat. Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening
Tim Burton once again turns tacky into an art form, but this time with a monster budget to match the alien carnage. This gleefully (though…
Millennium (TV Series)Millennium (TV Series) (1996-1999)
Feat. Lance Henriksen, Megan Gallagher, Klea Scott
Occult sci–fi series from the creator of The X–Files) following the investigations of ex–FBI agent Frank Black (Lance Henriksen),…
Mystery Science Theatre 3000Mystery Science Theatre 3000 (1996)
Dir. Jim Mallon
Feat. Trace Beaulieu, Michael J Nelson, Jim Mallon
Movie version of a popular cable show in which a B–movie (in this case, THIS ISLAND EARTH) is mercilessly heckled by a trio of 'witty'…
Neverwhere (Mini-series)Neverwhere (Mini-series) (1996) Recommended
Dir. Dewi Humphreys
Feat. Laura Fraser, Gary Bakewell
Highly worthwhile sci–fi confection from the pen of fantasy writer Neil Gaiman (MIRRORMASK), in which an 'ordinary' Londoner (Bakewell) one day…
Phantom, ThePhantom, The (1996)
Dir. Simon Wincer
Feat. Billy Zane, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Billy Zane straps into purple tights to fight the depression–era blues and a supernaturally–empowered villain (Treat Williams). An…
Prophecy, TheProphecy, The (1996)
Dir. Gregory Widen
Feat. Christopher Walken, Eric Stoltz, Elias Koteas
Christopher Walken plays the Archangel Gabriel(!), spreading terror on earth on behalf of a private vendetta in heaven. X–FILES fans should…

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