Science fiction went into something of a slump throughout the 90s.

However, sci-fi wasn’t entirely asleep during the ’90s.

In fact, the genre had several worthwhile pictures that flew under the radar.

Split image showing characters from the movies Dark City, Gattaca, and Abre los Ojos

However, 1995’sJohnny Mnemonicisn’t one of his best-received efforts.

However, this daring project has plenty to admire; its reach far exceeds its grasp.

Equal parts escape movie as it’s a sci-fi dystopia,Fortressperfectly combines themes and styles.

Johnny Mnemonic about to put on an eye mask.

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6’Coneheads' (1993)

Dan AykroydandJane Curtinstar inSteve Barron’s 1993 sci-fi comedyConeheads.

When their home planet reaches out with sinister orders, the family must decide where their allegiances lie.

The film’s comedy will not be for everyone, so audiences should approach it open-mindedly.

Three men looking in the same direction in The City of Lost Children (1995)

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5’Existenz' (1999)

David Cronenbergis the master of weird, body horror movies.

Oscar nomineesJennifer Jason LeighandJude Lawstar in the film, which revolves around a VR designer targetted by assassins.

4’Gattaca' (1997)

Oscar nomineesEthan HawkeandUma Thurmanjoin Jude Law inAndrew Niccol’s 1997 sci-fi movieGattaca.

A man aiming a gun at someone in Fortress.

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Gattacais a thought-provoking and visually striking sci-fi exploration of society’s obsession with perfection.

Furthermore,Dark Cityis a brilliant mystery, a neo-noir masterpiece that proves how perfectly the two genres blend.

Open Your Eyesis a mind-bending and thrilling exploration of the human mind and the nature of desire.

Mace carrying Lenny as they look in the same direction in Strange Days.

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1’Cube' (1997)

Cubeis among the most elusive and overlooked horror sci-fi movies.

There aren’t enough worthy entries of this genre combination, surprising considering how well they go together.

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Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin as Beldar and Prymatt, in bed together in Coneheads.

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Ted aims his gun while Allegra looks on in eXistenZ

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Vincent Freeman walking down a hall in Gattaca.

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Saniel P. Schreber with a group of men in Dark City

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César turning around in Abre los Ojos

Nicole de Boer, Nicky Guadagni, David Hewlett, & Maurice Dean Wint looking down at an object in Cube

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