science fiction films

Provides an overview of science fiction movies from the 1950s through 1962 that includes plot synopses, cast and credit listings, and the films' critical receptions. Offers photos and posters from the movie and includes an index.

A collection of twenty-two interviews in which science fiction and horror moviemakers discuss their work.

Sequel to: A pictorial history of science fiction films. A history and criticism of science fiction from 1975 to 1982.

Presents the history of science fiction films, emphasizing important eras and outstanding films.

Describes the characteristics and appeal of science fiction movies and discusses the plot and filming of six hallmark examples, from The Day the Earth Stood Still to Blade Runner.

Forty-two essays by distinguished writers explore the future as depicted in science fiction films.

Explores present-day religion as expressed in recent science fiction films such as Star Wars and E.T.

Discusses the careers and creations of thirty American and British film and television makeup artists and techniques they employed in various films.

Describes examples of robots in movies and fiction, from their first appearances in the 1920s to the twenty-first century, and explores CGI robot creation, as well as cartoon and toy robots.