Taste of Cinema's list description: When it comes to films, the sci-fi genre is as infinite as space. And as in any other genre, sci-fi can be divided into many subgenres. One of those subgenres is thriller, and there are numerous films that can be classed as sci-fi thrillers. But when it comes to a sci-fi thriller, what is it about a film that raises it above others in its subgenre?
Obviously all films are subjective, and audiences may differ on their opinion on what makes a great film. But in general a great sci-fi thriller looks to have amazing visuals, a suspenseful and thrilling story, and a concept or ideas with a strong basis in science fiction that capture the audiences' imagination.
The following films are examples of great sci-fi thrillers, and in particular great sci-fi thrillers from the twenty-first century.
