In Contact (1997), directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on a novel by Carl Sagan, Jodie Foster stars as Dr. Ellie Arroway, a determined radio astronomer who discovers a signal from an alien civilization and is chosen to lead humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.

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In Ghost in the Shell (2017), Scarlett Johansson portrays Major Kusanagi, a cyber enhanced operative who speeds through neon-lit streets lined with augmented reality ads on her motorcycle.

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In Die Hard (1988), a black hat hacker infiltrates the Nakatomi Plaza's security system using a 1980s computer terminal. With rapid keyboard clacking, he initiates a building lockdown, trapping everyone inside.

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The 3D animation of Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021) blends classic noir with neo-noir aesthetics. In this scene, a figure walks through neon-lit streets and enters a phone booth to make a call using the iconic Blade Runner video phone.

A spacecraft enters a planet's atmosphere as the 3D visuals of Farscape (1999) showcase the distinctive 90s scifi aesthetic.

Goku Midnight Eye (1989), set in a futuristic 2014 Tokyo, follows a private detective equipped with a cybernetic eye. Blending classic 80s anime style with neo-noir, Goku creates a uniquely stylized vision of the future. In this scene, a mysterious woman lures him into a deadly trap.

In Alien: Romulus (2024), buttons and control panels evokes 80s analog aesthetic. Data flickers across monitors with glitches like VHS tape scan lines. Under the production of Ridley Scott & direction of Fede Alvarez, the ui become vital instruments within the film’s atmosphere and survival.

Minority Report (2015) is a scifi drama set in a dystopian future where crimes are predicted before they occur. The series blends futuristic aesthetics with gritty urban environments, showcasing advanced tech. It adapts Philip K. Dick’s short story for tv, continuing Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film.

In a post-apocalyptic, retro-futuristic wasteland, the New California Republic struggles with crumbling infrastructure and scarce power, until they manage to reignite a cold fusion reactor. Fallout (2024) stays true to the series' lore and tone while introducing new elements to the universe.

In Armitage III: Dual Matrix (2001), a Japanese cyberpunk anime, a future is portrayed where humans coexist with advanced androids. The story follows a human cyborg hybrid fighting the future of sentient machines while cutting edge computers drive the infrastructure.

In Johnny Mnemonic (1995), Keanu Reeves plays a data courier with a cybernetic brain implant designed to smuggle information. The film is set in a retro‑futuristic 90s world where hackers roam cyberspace and high‑tech corporations control the flow of data.

Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report (2002) presents a dystopian vision in which crimes are stopped before they happen. Based on a story by Philip K. Dick, the film explores themes of precognition, free will, and the moral ambiguity of predictive justice.

Alien: Resurrection (1997) follows the crew of a research vessel. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the film features 90s era practical effects that contribute to its atmospheric aesthetic. In this clip, a spacecraft detaches from its mothership and descends toward a planet’s surface.

Blade Runner (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, is a scifi film steeped in 80s aesthetic, set in a rain soaked, neon lit future where flying cars glide above a decaying cityscape. The story follows a weary detective tasked with hunting rogue synthetic humans amid a dystopian society.

In Avalon (2001), a woman spends her days immersed in an illegal, high stakes virtual reality game. Players can only exit the game by completing its missions, but some never return. Then she hears rumors of a hidden, more advanced level and she sets out to uncover its secrets.

Desk Set (1957) is a romantic comedy centered on a computer specialist who designs a system to automate an office. The film captures retro futuristic 50s technology: mainframes, punch cards, tape recorders, data centers, analog circuitry, and command line interfaces powered by vintage IBM hardware.

In Mickey 17 (2025) advanced 3D bioprinting tech can create exact replicas of human bodies. Robert Pattinson stars as an "Expendable": a disposable crew member, chosen for high-risk tasks because his body can be reprinted after death. The film is directed by Bong Joon-ho, best known for Parasite.

In The Matrix (1999), Keanu Reeves stars as Neo, a hacker who discovers that the world he knows is a computer simulation controlled by sentient machines. He joins Trinity (Carrie‑Anne Moss) and a group of rebels to fight for humanity’s freedom from virtual enslavement.

Scanners (1981) uses analog aesthetic to frame a narrative of psychic power and institutional control. CRT monitors flicker and tape data recorders spin in the background as people with powerful telepathic abilities are exploited by shadowy corporations.

In Three Days of the Condor (1975), Robert Redford plays a CIA analyst who uncovers a conspiracy. The film’s 70s vibe is packed with analog visuals and old-school electronics: cassette players, reel-to-reel tape recorders, early hacking and phreaking, all echoing the era.

In Alien: Romulus (2024), a crew boards a derelict spaceship in search of abandoned tech they need to escape. Inside the decaying structure, 80s inspired aesthetic sets the stage for a silent menace that soon turns their mission into a fight for survival.

Airwolf (1984) is an 80s sci-fi TV series centered on a stealth helicopter used by government agents to take on bad guys. Aesthetic is pure retro-futurism like chrome surfaces, synth music, motion graphics, intense flight sequences, and dramatic UI visuals like radar overlays and cockpit displays.

In Antitrust (2001), Ryan Phillippe plays a young programmer who joins a flashy tech startup, only to uncover dark corporate secrets. Tim Robbins is the ruthless exec pulling the strings, immersed in a world of glowing CRT monitors, endless lines of code, and CD-ROM fueled innovation.

A sound technician stumbles upon a deadly conspiracy while working with an old tape recorder. Shot in the stylized vein of 1980s cinema, the film channels Brian De Palma’s visual flair. John Travolta stars as the obsessive audio expert whose passion pulls him into a chilling thriller.

Disclosure (1994) follows a computer specialist (Michael Douglas) who becomes entangled in a corporate conspiracy. Based on Michael Crichton’s novel, the film explores themes of privacy, data manipulation, and corporate control; set against the backdrop of early ’90s computer culture.

Stargate (1994) follows a scientist and a team of soldiers who use an ancient alien device to travel to a distant world, where they encounter a civilization shaped by Egyptian mythology, desert landscapes, and a towering pyramid.

A Ferrari-like flying car tries to parallel park by shoving the cars in front and behind, only to trigger the Judges to swoop in, ending in a fiery explosion in Judge Dredd (1995).

Max Headroom (1987) #80s #cyberpunk #scifi #aesthetic #movies #retrofuture #futurenoir #1980s #cassette #futurism #vhs #3danimation

In Ghost in the Shell (1995), rain falls steadily over Hong Kong’s decaying back alleys, already slick with water. A man flees through the gloom.

In Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 (1998), a 90s cyberpunk sci-fi classic, a woman’s rage is triggered by an unsettling audio message.

In Angel Cop (1989), a biker girl brings her motorcycle to a halt, her eyes sweeping the scene until they fix on another bike. #80s #anime

In Cowboy Bebop (1998), Ed and Ein wander through a dry wasteland, desperate for water, they spot the perfect watermelon being sold from a lone truck in the middle of nowhere but they’re completely broke, with no way to buy it.

In Hardware AKA Mark 13 (1990), set in a dystopian future, a sea taxi converted from a small boat, features a dashboard decorated with arabesque designs. The driver, portrayed in a cameo by Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, steers through the toxic landscape.

In Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), a ragtag crew of edgerunners spends time braindancing at Lizzie's Bar, a popular spot in Night City. Braindances are immersive simulations that let users experience someone else's memories, including their physical sensations, emotions, and even thoughts.

In Cyberpunk 2077 (2020), we’re netrunners navigating Night City’s glitched-out streets—hacking cybernetics, planting digital explosives, and evading ruthless corporate security.

In Outland (1981 scifi movie), Sean Connery’s lawman battles corruption among miners on Jupiter’s moon Io, a brutal frontier where a space shuttle’s arrival could change everything.

In Contact (1997), Jodie Foster portrays Dr. Ellie Arroway, a scientist driven by the search for extraterrestrial life, inspired by Carl Sagan’s vision of the universe. #90s #scifi #aesthetic #1990s #movies #computers

In S1E11 of Love, Death & Robots, a space shuttle approaches a space station in Earth's orbit. An astronaut exits the craft to perform critical repairs and updates. The episode’s 3D animation and atmospheric visuals heighten the tension and reinforce sci-fi tone.

Farscape (1999) features space stations teeming with unknown entities or acting as temporary havens. This sci-fi TV series captures the spirit of 90s science fiction, embracing 3D animation and a space opera style that prioritizes survival over galactic romance.

David Cronenberg's Videodrome is a masterpiece of 80s aesthetic where Max Renn (James Woods), the president of a small cable TV station, discovers a mysterious broadcast signal. As he investigates, the signal begins to affect his perception of reality and manipulate his mind.

With its high-tech gritty streets, and neo-noir atmosphere, Ghost in the Shell (2017) is a sci-fi action movie where a cyborg detective played by Scarlett Johansson, must navigate the dangerous streets of Neo-Tokyo while investigating a conspiracy. #augmentedreality #dystopianfuture #lowlife

Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021) A rooftop arboretum inside a skyscraper, filled with artificial plants and a synthetic owl. #bladerunner #blacklotus #cyberpunk #scifi #anime #aesthetic #3danimation #dystopia #futurenoir #neonoir #cityscape #neonnoir

Devs (2020) is a sci-fi thriller following a group of programmers at a secretive tech startup who believe the universe is deterministic and are using advanced quantum computers to prove it. #scifi #tvseries #computers #developers #3danimation #motiongraphics #graphicsdesign #alexgarland

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017) presents a gritty, mysterious view of the future, blending classic noir themes with its distinctive visuals. #bladerunner #blackout #cyberpunk #scifi #anime #aesthetic #futurenoir #neonoir #driving #cityscape #animation

Helter Skelter: An American Myth (2020) is a documentary that transports viewers to a world where electronic devices and retro aesthetics collide with the gritty reality. #vaporwave #synthwave #retro #vintage #analog #tech #liedetector #electronicdevices #documentaries #taperecorder

Hackers (1995) #hackers #retro #computing #cybersecurity #cyberpunk #movies #sudo #root #god #cyberspace #datasecurity #hacking #computers #network #blackhat #whitehat #cyberpunkaesthetic #computers #filesystem #fisherstevens #pennjillette

Minority Report (2015) #cyberpunk #scifi #dystopia #aesthetic #stevenspielberg #gadgets #minorityreport #futuristic #tvseries #philipkdick