Classic Movies - Sci-Fi, Horror, Monsters, Rockets, Robots
Whether you're looking for a solemn meditation on humankind's place in the universe, a few good monster movies or a hokey sci-fi cheese-fest with laugh-out-loud special effects, you'll find it here. Classic old science fiction films and horror films from A-Z!
9 Terrifying Classic Movies
Some old movies just aren't scary anymore - times, techniques and audiences have moved on. Yet there are some classic films that can still provide a genuine jolt, and are well worth the ride. Across the genres of suspense, horror, science fiction or the supernatural, here are some of the best chillers from the 1960s and 70s. Be warned -- these are NOT for the kids.
Some old movies just aren't scary anymore - times, techniques and audiences have moved on. Yet there are some classic films that can still provide a genuine jolt, and are well worth the ride. Across the genres of suspense, horror, science fiction or the supernatural, here are some of the best chillers from the 1960s and 70s. Be warned -- these are NOT for the kids.
7 Early Movie Monsters
The action moves slowly, the special effects are crude - yet there's reason to watch the early classic movie monsters. They established the legends with great black-and-white camera work. Instead of special effects, many had terrific performances by actors under layers of makeup. Some can still cause a chill, and some can make you laugh out loud.
The action moves slowly, the special effects are crude - yet there's reason to watch the early classic movie monsters. They established the legends with great black-and-white camera work. Instead of special effects, many had terrific performances by actors under layers of makeup. Some can still cause a chill, and some can make you laugh out loud.
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Brian De Palma's 'Carrie'
'Carrie,' the classic that launched a bloody deluge of teen horror films, still packs plenty of suspense, a little humor, a little camp, and some genuine chills. The first and one of the best film versions of a Stephen King novel, 'Carrie' is a great movie about a really bad prom.
'Carrie,' the classic that launched a bloody deluge of teen horror films, still packs plenty of suspense, a little humor, a little camp, and some genuine chills. The first and one of the best film versions of a Stephen King novel, 'Carrie' is a great movie about a really bad prom.
'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
A classic science fiction film by Steven Spielberg, 'Close Encounters' ignites a sense of awe through both its special effects and its compelling story. Beautifully realized, a little funny, a little frightening, but most of all, uplifting and inspiring.
A classic science fiction film by Steven Spielberg, 'Close Encounters' ignites a sense of awe through both its special effects and its compelling story. Beautifully realized, a little funny, a little frightening, but most of all, uplifting and inspiring.
Bob Balaban Remembers 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
On the 30th Anniversary of the sci-fi classic, veteran character actor Balaban reflects on Spielberg, Truffaut and the making of the seminal alien contact movie.
On the 30th Anniversary of the sci-fi classic, veteran character actor Balaban reflects on Spielberg, Truffaut and the making of the seminal alien contact movie.
9 Terrifying Classic Movies
If you're looking for thrills and chills, classic movies have plenty to offer. While some may not have the gore or the shock value of newer films, a great story well told can still scare the bejabbers out of you. Here's nine that should do the trick.
If you're looking for thrills and chills, classic movies have plenty to offer. While some may not have the gore or the shock value of newer films, a great story well told can still scare the bejabbers out of you. Here's nine that should do the trick.
'The Invisible Man' Movie - 1933 Classic
Claude Rains stars in the original 'Invisible Man,' the first movie made from H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel. A bit campy, the special effects hold up surprisingly well, and Rains' liquid voice carries the movie when his unseen face cannot.
Claude Rains stars in the original 'Invisible Man,' the first movie made from H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel. A bit campy, the special effects hold up surprisingly well, and Rains' liquid voice carries the movie when his unseen face cannot.
7 Early Movie Monsters
Many of the great movie monsters got their start in the 1930s, when Hollywood took classic horror novels and made them into black-and-white thrillers. Here's seven iconic monsters from 'The Bride of Frankenstein' to 'King Kong,' the legends who started it all.
Many of the great movie monsters got their start in the 1930s, when Hollywood took classic horror novels and made them into black-and-white thrillers. Here's seven iconic monsters from 'The Bride of Frankenstein' to 'King Kong,' the legends who started it all.
1953 's 'War of the Worlds'
The 1953 version of the. H.G. Wells classic 'War of the Worlds' had spectacular special effects for its day, and set the standard for Martian invasion movies. With Gene Barry as the requisite egghead scientist and some nasty Martians.
The 1953 version of the. H.G. Wells classic 'War of the Worlds' had spectacular special effects for its day, and set the standard for Martian invasion movies. With Gene Barry as the requisite egghead scientist and some nasty Martians.
'Forbidden Planet' - Good Plot, Great Robot
Inspired by Shakespeare's 'Tempest,' 'Forbidden Planet' is a seminal science fiction film with terrific special effects and a smart script. Featuring the debut of Robby the Robot, 'Forbidden Planet' also offers a young Leslie Nielsen as a space commander.
Inspired by Shakespeare's 'Tempest,' 'Forbidden Planet' is a seminal science fiction film with terrific special effects and a smart script. Featuring the debut of Robby the Robot, 'Forbidden Planet' also offers a young Leslie Nielsen as a space commander.
'The Day the Earth Stood Still'
A messenger from the stars lands among the Washington monuments with his giant silver robot and makes first contact with humankind. 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' is a classic '50s science fiction movie with a message, but still good fun. "Klaatu barata nikto," sci-fi fans!
A messenger from the stars lands among the Washington monuments with his giant silver robot and makes first contact with humankind. 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' is a classic '50s science fiction movie with a message, but still good fun. "Klaatu barata nikto," sci-fi fans!
'The Incredible Shrinking Man'
Everyman Scott Carey gets a double-dose of pesticides and radiation in this classic science fiction movie proving that size does matter. 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' is a prime example of 1950s sci-fi films that fretted about the evils of radioactive fallout.
Everyman Scott Carey gets a double-dose of pesticides and radiation in this classic science fiction movie proving that size does matter. 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' is a prime example of 1950s sci-fi films that fretted about the evils of radioactive fallout.
Robot Hall of Fame
Okay, who knew there WAS a Robot Hall of Fame? Or that it includes both real, scientific robots like Mars Pathfinder, and (thank heavens) movie robots like the incomparable Robby of 'Forbidden Planet'? See the movie, and decide whether you want your own Robby replica. I know I do.
Okay, who knew there WAS a Robot Hall of Fame? Or that it includes both real, scientific robots like Mars Pathfinder, and (thank heavens) movie robots like the incomparable Robby of 'Forbidden Planet'? See the movie, and decide whether you want your own Robby replica. I know I do.
Zombie Bunnies
First, watch the original, black-and-white 'Night of the Living Dead,' which will scare you right down to your toes and give you the willies for a week. Then, watch it here, in a 30-second version re-enacted by bunnies. Genius.
First, watch the original, black-and-white 'Night of the Living Dead,' which will scare you right down to your toes and give you the willies for a week. Then, watch it here, in a 30-second version re-enacted by bunnies. Genius.
Download a Classic Vampire
This is such a great old movie that you really should see it on a big screen, but F. W. Murnau's silent film 'Nosferatu,' one of the first vampire movies, is in the public domain. It's a must for every true fan of Count Orloc, Count Dracula, or even Count Chocula. Bite in.
This is such a great old movie that you really should see it on a big screen, but F. W. Murnau's silent film 'Nosferatu,' one of the first vampire movies, is in the public domain. It's a must for every true fan of Count Orloc, Count Dracula, or even Count Chocula. Bite in.