Sci-fi fans know that movies are better when there’s an element of surprise.
While a trailer or review can win viewers over to a film, they can also reveal major spoilers.
Some movies need as little introduction as possible, so the story can twist and turn unexpectedly.
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The sci-fi genre is filled with such movies, from hidden gems to big-budget blockbusters.
The folks over atr/moviesasked what are the best movies to go into blind?
Directed byLana and Lily Wachowskiand starringKeanu Reeves,it’s the perfect sci-fi film to go into blind.
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Fans of cyber/sci-fi may love this one.
It’s the perfect triple feature for movie night, asThe Matrixis the first in a trilogy.
9’Unbreakable' (2000)
Fans ofM.
Of course, expect a mind-blowing twist ending.Unbreakableis the first in a trilogy, followed bythe filmsSplitandGlass.
I was so happy I didn’t look up plot details.
Watching this film unravel was pure joy."
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Don’t worry, there are plenty of surprises along the way to keep things interesting.
There is a little bit of gore because monsters, but defiantly not ‘gore p*rn’ levels.
Absolute mind-bender of a movie.
Unexpected and shocking, this is one film that you don’t want to miss.
“You’re in for a wild ride,” they wrote.
Useranonredagreed, saying, “This was going to be my suggestion.
“Annihilationisone of the most unique sci-fi movies you could ever watch.
Reddit usersirkarachoadded this one to their list of movies to go into blind, saying, “Predestination.
Discovering what the plot really is about is such a cool experience.
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Really when you think you got it, you are still just at the tip of the iceberg.”
It’s edge-of-your-seat entertainment in its finest form.
BosephusPrimewrote, “Edge of Tomorrowis my favorite Tom Cruise role.
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“TheReinsofFullnightagreed, saying, “Ah!
I loveeee this movie.
My husband and I randomly picked it up at Redbox a few years ago going blind.
We were really surprised.”
Directed byLeigh Whannell(the force behind theSawandInsidiousfranchises), this movie does not disappoint.
The_Knight_Is_Darkwrote, “I was desperately looking for a good sci-fi/Cyberpunk movie that I haven’t seen yet.
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I saw that movie mentioned somewhere.
I’d never heard of it before, so I gave it a try without reading the synopsis.
What a great experience.
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I was hooked from start to finish.
What a hidden gem.”
Redditorcheesegoatwrote about the film, “Arrival.
I love watching other people watch this movie.”
Reddit userenjoytheshowjoined the conversation, writing, “The last sequence is an utter mind f*ck.
I didn’t recover for hours.”
1’Inception' (2010)
Christopher Nolanis the master of unconventional movies that blow viewers' minds.
This title popped up in the discussion of movies that are better when you know less.
Oneuserwrote, “Inception maybe?
It starts off really interesting and mysterious.
Captures your attention from minute one.”
Part action and part adventure, this film will stay with you long after the credits finish rolling.
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