Screamers
Screamers

Screamers

1995Movie108 minEnglish

SIRIUS 6B, Year 2078. On a distant mining planet ravaged by a decade of war, scientists have created the perfect weapon: a blade-wielding, self-replicating race of killing devices known as Screamers designed for one purpose only -- to hunt down and destroy all enemy life forms.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users75%
Director: Christian DuguayGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2078, a devastating war rages between the Sirius Corporation and the planet's remaining human survivors. The corporation develops a new generation of killer robots, known as Screamers, which can self-replicate and evolve. Commander Joe Hendricksson must find a way to stop these deadly machines before they wipe out humanity, leading him on a dangerous mission to a distant planet.

Critical Reception

Screamers received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics often praising its imaginative premise and intense action sequences, while some found its plot somewhat convoluted. It has since gained a cult following among science fiction and horror fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative sci-fi concepts and creature design.
  • Appreciated for its tense atmosphere and effective action sequences.
  • Criticized by some for a narrative that could be confusing at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Screamers for its engaging sci-fi premise and thrilling moments. Many viewers found the killer robots to be a unique and frightening concept. Some felt the plot was a bit complex, but overall, it was considered an entertaining and thought-provoking film.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on the 1953 short story 'Second Variety' by Philip K. Dick, which also served as the inspiration for the film 'Blade Runner 2049'.

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Gimly

Gimly

Unfortunately, not quite the movie I remember it being when I was a kid. Not bad, even worth watching, especially for Peter Weller, but I think I had made a better version of it in my head in the twenty years since the last time I watched i...