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Plot Summary:
Three American astronauts who land on Mars discover the body of a frozen Russian cosmonaut and a mysterious talking orb.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 357
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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Nude on the Moon (1961)
Plot Summary:
A rich rocket scientist organizes an expedition to the moon, which they discover is inhabited by nude women.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: independent film, grindhouse, cult classic, psychotronic, cult film
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Man in Outer Space (1962)
Plot Summary:
In this routine, allegorical sci-fi drama by Czech director Oldrich Lipsky, a disgruntled worker accidentally finds himself aboard a spaceship (long story), and five hundred years later he comes back with a super-advanced being to a whole new world. He discovers that in his long absence, the world has literally cleaned up well, solved its problems, and is rife with a multitude of technical toys to make life easier. All of these conveniences, however, have not had much effect on the basic foibles that have plagued humanity since cave-dwelling days. Of significance are the names of two of the main characters -- Adam and Eve.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 179
Genere: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: Czechoslovakia
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, slapstick comedy, campy
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Mars Needs Women (1968)
Plot Summary:
Tommy Kirk leads his fellow Martians to Earth on an interplanetary quest for females. Kirk proves that Martians have impeccable taste when one of his first conquests turns out to be sexy scientist Yvonne Craig.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: tension, independent film, offbeat, humorous, semi serious, psychotronic, suspense, vintage, campy, cult film
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Planet of the Female Invaders (1966)
Plot Summary:
The plot follows a group of sexy space vixens who fly down to Earth, set up shop at a carnival (disguising their ship as a ride), and kidnap some earthlings for use in their scheme to conquer our planet. The humans, including Marcos (Rogelio Guerra), a crooked boxer and our hero, Silvia (Adriana Roel), his love interest, and a gang of comical mobsters out to revenge themselves on Marcos, are taken to the women’s home planet. There they are held prisoner by the evil queen Adastrea (Lorena Velazquez) and aided by her selfless twin Alburnia (Velazquez again). Meanwhile, a standard issue hunky scientist back on Earth, who happens to be Silvia’s boss, tries to rescue them.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 122
Genere: Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Mexico
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: mysterious, psychotronic
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Alien Expedition (2018)
Plot Summary:
After a deep space exploration vessel discovers a potentially habitable planet, a scouting team composed of human and biorobotic individuals is dispatched to investigate the planet's resources. Once on the ground, their reconnaissance mission soon turns into a battle for survival against the planet's hostile alien lifeforms.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 600
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: erotic
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Spaceflight IC-1 (1965)
Plot Summary:
In the year 2015, a spaceship, the IC-1, travels through outer space looking for a suitable planet to settle on. The commander, Captain Ralston, is stern and brutal in which one cadet, Steven, plots a revolt to turn the leadership of the command over to him.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 266
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags:
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War Between the Planets (1966)
Plot Summary:
Scientists try to prevent a collision between Earth and a planet that is heading for it.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 589
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: Italy
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: suspense, grindhouse, psychotronic
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Star Worms II: Attack of the Pleasure Pods (1985)
Plot Summary:
Jessup, forced to hide his true identity, is imprisoned on a deadly and desolate planet, the Star Prison. banished to mine rabid rivers for the elusive Fire Gems, Jessup and his men must battle bands of derelict prisoners and fight the fatal fangs of the Star Worms in order to supply the Lords of the Evil Empire with the sacred source of their hedonistic hallucinogenic opiates.
IMDB Rating: 2.0
IMDB Votes: 140
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: spoof, parody
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Escape from Mars (1999)
Plot Summary:
Five astronauts make the first manned trip to Mars, in the second decade of the 21st century. They must battle and overcome inferior computer components, corporate greed and indifference, their own personal problems, as well as the surprises that The Red Planet has in store for them.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 647
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags:
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Star Pilot (1966)
Plot Summary:
Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist, his daughter, several young technicians, and a pair of Oriental spies are taken hostage by the beings so they can use them to repair their spaceship's broken engine. With that done, they take off towards their home planet, taking the earthlings with them. However, the humans attempt to mutiny against their captors, inadvertently sending their tiny spaceship hurtling into the infinite beyond.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 565
Genere: Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: Italy
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: psychotronic
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The Wizard of Mars (1965)
Plot Summary:
In 1974, four astronauts, silver shoe-clad Dorothy, overweight Doc, goofy Charlie, and wooden Steve, crash land on Mars when taking readings, with only four days of supplies. They must try to survive on the surface, which is barren except for some canals with huge maggots with fins. After embarking through a golden igneous cavern, braving a storm and finding an unmanned Earth vessel, they discover a golden road which leads them to the unchanging ruins of what was once a beautiful Martian city. The Martians are modeled on the Flatheads of Oz, and their collective consciousness, the "Wizard," forbids them to leave until they perform a very small task.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 593
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: space horror, independent film, scary, offbeat, serious, suspenseful, psychotronic, campy
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Battle of the Stars (1978)
Plot Summary:
A spaceship investigates an out-of-control planet and discovers a computer that controls an underground civilization.
IMDB Rating: 2.8
IMDB Votes: 339
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: cyber
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Moon Zero Two (1969)
Plot Summary:
The colonisation of space began in 1986 and now, fifty years on, the moon is frontier territory. The prospectors, the drillers, the exploiters and the exploited all surviving in this alien environment. The prospects for lucrative rewards exist but the premium paid for potential gain is often the ultimate sacrifice- life.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: grindhouse, exciting, tense, serious, futuristic, psychotronic
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Space Probe Taurus (1965)
Plot Summary:
In the year 2000 the spaceship Hope One sets off to find new galaxies for colonization. However, an encounter with an alien being and a swarm of meteorites sends the ship streaking off course into a sea of monsters on an uncharted world. Written by Jeremy Lunt.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 530
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: scary, exciting, suspenseful, semi serious, psychotronic
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The Day Mars Invaded Earth (1962)
Plot Summary:
Martians replace scientist & his family to pave way for invasion.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: christmas horror, psychotronic
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Martians Go Home (1989)
Plot Summary:
Song writer Mark Devereaux accidentally calls millions of green Martians to invade Earth. No they aren't dangerous, just wise-cracking, intrusive, pain in neck, annoyances. No one can escape their distracting influence. It's up to Mark to figure out how they got here, and most importantly, how to get rid of them before they drive everyone crazy!.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 827
Genere: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film, cult film
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Voyage to the End of the Universe (1963)
Plot Summary:
In the year 2163 the starship Ikarie XB-1 (Ikarus XB-1) is sent to the mysterious "White Planet" orbiting the star Alpha Centauri. Travelling at near-light speed, the journey takes around 28 months for the astronauts, although the effects of relativity mean that 15 years will have elapsed on Earth by the time they reach their destination. During the flight the 40-strong multinational crew must adjust to life in space, as well as dealing with various hazards they encounter, including a derelict 20th century spaceship armed with nuclear weapons, a deadly radioactive "dark star" and the mental breakdown of one of the crew, who threatens to destroy the spacecraft.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: Czechoslovakia
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: futuristic, neo noir, mysterious, cult classic, black and white, psychotronic, tension, suspense, weird, bizarre
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Battle of the Worlds (1961)
Plot Summary:
Dr. Fred Steele (Umberto Orsini) and Eve Barnett (Maya Brent) work together at an astronomical station on a bucolic island. The station's scientists learn they must deal with a rogue planet -- "The Outsider" -- that has entered the solar system. which must be controlled by an alien intelligence… Professor Benson's(Claude Rains) expedition discovers a race of humanoid creatures dead.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 958
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: Italy
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, apocalyptic, suspense
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Starship Invasions (1977)
Plot Summary:
Captain Rameses and his Legion of the Winged Serpent brigade are out to claim Earth for their dying race. Out to save Earth is an alien guard patrol located in the Bermuda Triangle, the League of Races. LOR leaders warn Rameses that he's breaking galactic treaty rules. The alien villain responds by launching an invasion which telepathically drives Earthlings to suicide. The LOR implore UFO expert Professor Duncan to help them. Eventually, the two alien forces battle. Will the Earth be saved?.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 953
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: Canada
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, grindhouse, cult classic, apocalyptic, bizarre, cult film
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The Terrornauts (1967)
Plot Summary:
A group of scientists are kidnapped and taken to an outer space outpost in order to save Earth from destruction.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 645
Genere: Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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The Killings at Outpost Zeta (1980)
Plot Summary:
A team of men and women investigate the mysterious deaths of two previous expeditions to a strategically important but barren world.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 386
Genere: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: space horror, independent film, weird, cult film
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Star Quest: The Odyssey (2009)
Plot Summary:
At the end of mankind's greatest battle, empires will crumble, alliances will form, enemies will rise and heroes will fall. World's will end, and a new journey will begin.
IMDB Rating: 1.6
IMDB Votes: 643
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, exciting, futuristic, humorous, suspenseful
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The Stranger (1973)
Plot Summary:
TV series pilot (series never launched). After a freak mishap, an astronaut finds himself on an almost precise copy of Earth (right down to the Plymouth cars). However, this planet has three moons, and is run by an Orwellian government called The Perfect Order, who seek out and crush all dissidents either by outright assassination or by having them treated at "Ward E." Hunted and alone, the story traces the astronaut's efforts to evade capture and return home.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 642
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: grindhouse, psychotronic
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Empire of Danger (2004)
Plot Summary:
A newly designed spacecraft capable of going through time is sent to Mars to rescue a crew previously lost on Mars. The ship is sent through the past but to the wrong time, years later than the first crew. Once they land on Mars, the crew finds that it is a place where Bararians rule. The leader of the Barbarians is a female battle warrior named Giza that wants their ship to use as her own chariot through time where she hopes to steal the ancient power of the Masha. With that power, she will gain complete control of the Siperion Empire. - Empire of Danger is the sequel to the movie "Lost on Mars".
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 9
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, thought provoking, captivating
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3022 (2019)
Plot Summary:
A group of astronauts living in the haunting emptiness of deep space awakens to find earth has suffered an extinction-level event.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: exciting, suspense, futuristic, suspenseful, disturbing, visually appealing, apocalyptic, existential
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Queen of Blood (1966)
Plot Summary:
A spaceship is sent to Mars after a alien distress signal is picked up. They find one survivor, but when a crew member is found drained of blood it's evident they have rescued a bloodsucking monster.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, exciting, bleak, serious, space horror, psychotronic, suspense, slasher, grindhouse, classic horror
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Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1968)
Plot Summary:
A groups of astronauts crash-land on Venus and find themselves on the wrong side of a group of Venusian women when they kill a monster that is worshipped by them.
IMDB Rating: 2.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: psychedelic, independent film, exciting, serious, psychotronic, campy
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Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964)
Plot Summary:
Stranded on Mars with only a monkey as a companion, an astronaut must figure out how to find oxygen, water, and food on the lifeless planet.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: exciting, apocalyptic, serious, suspenseful, semi serious, psychotronic, tense, light, atmospheric, enigmatic
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Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
Plot Summary:
A planet is discovered in the same orbit as Earth's but is located on the exact opposite side of the sun, making it not visible from Earth. The European Space Exploration Council decide to send American astronaut Glenn Ross and British scientist John Kane via spaceship to explore the other planet. After a disastrous crash-landing Ross awakes to learn that Kane lies near death and that they apparently have returned to Earth, as evidenced by the presence of the Council director and his staff. Released to the custody of his wife, he soon learns things are not as they seem.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: exciting, offbeat, serious, futuristic, suspenseful, psychedelic, psychotronic, tragic ending, vintage, weird
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Hangar 18 (1980)
Plot Summary:
During a Space Shuttle mission a satellite rams a unidentified flying object. The UFO afterwards performs an emergency landing in the deserts of Arizona. However the White House denies it's existence because of the near presidential elections. The UFO is brought to the secret hangar 18 and the accident is claimed to incompetence of the astronauts Bancroff and Price. But the two fight against this and try to hunt down the UFO.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: independent film, serious, suspenseful, disturbing, psychotronic, exciting, thought provoking, unusual plot structure, bad ending, suspense