H.G. Wells, a cornerstone of science fiction, possessed a mind that appeared to travel far beyond the confines of his own time, the Victorian era. With predictions and inventions that resonate profoundly with today’s technology and contemporary themes, one could whimsically wonder if Wells had a time machine of his own. Here are ten captivating … Continue reading 10 Interesting Facts About H.G. Wells: Was He a Time Traveler?
Nazi rocket scientist Dr. Wernher…
Nazi rocket scientist Dr. Wernher von Braun wrote a science fiction novel in 1949 called Project Mars: A Technical Tale. The novel takes place in the 1980s and is about the first human mission to Mars and their encounter with benevolent Martians on the planet, including the Martian leader, Elon.
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Ray Bradbury wrote the first draft…
Ray Bradbury wrote the first draft of Fahrenheit 451 on a typewriter in UCLA Library’s basement that cost 10 cents for 30 minutes. 9 days and $9.80 later he had a short story titled ‘ The Fireman’ that was later expanded into Fahrenheit 451.
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Johannes Kepler wrote the world’s first…
Johannes Kepler wrote the world’s first genuine science fiction in 1609. The novel advanced a Copernican model of the universe, described gravity decades before Newton, envisioned speech synthesis centuries before computers, and presaged space travel three hundred years before the Moon landing.
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The director of the film adaptation…
The director of the film adaptation of The Time Machine (2002) was H.G. Wells’ great-grandson. He was also a consultant for the future scenes in Back to the Future II.
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There are hallucinogenic fishes…
The fish Sarpa salpa (known as the dreamfish) is hallucinogenic. In 2006, two men who ate the fish described experiencing frightening hallucinations that lasted for 36 hours. These hallucinogenic fishes suggested to contain DMT where one experience is described as “After eating, he experienced intense hallucinations with a science-fiction theme that included futuristic vehicles, images […]
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Watch Plenty of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films When You Use These Special Codes From Netflix
I’ve never been the biggest science fiction or fantasy fan in my life, but I’ve become way more interested in it during the past few years.
Maybe it’s because it seems like we’re headed toward a dystopian nightmare as a species!
Good times!
Do you want to watch a whole lot of quality sci-fi and fantasy movies? Well, you’re in luck, because Netflix has a bunch of secret codes you can use to access sub-genres of these types of films.
To access each of these individual categories, sign into Netflix and replace the “xxx” in this web address (www.netflix.com/browse/genre/xxx) with the corresponding code number below OR just click directly on the links we provided.
Let’s take a look at the different genres you can explore
1. Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy (1568)
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This sub-genre seems to be very, very popular these days.
When you tap into this page using the code on Netflix, you can watch such flicks as Snowpiercer, Minority Report, and Cloverfield.
2. Alien Sci-Fi (3327)
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You can never get enough of alien movies, am I right?
Of course, I am!
Utilize this secret code and enjoy such alien movies as District 9, The Signal, and many others.
3. Fantasy Movies (9744)
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Is fantasy more your speed? If so, you’re in luck.
Type in that secret Netflix code and you can watch such mind-bending flicks as Pan’s Labyrinth, Underworld, The Last Airbender, and others.
4. Sci-Fi Adventure (6926)
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I have a feeling a lot of you are going to like the offerings in this genre.
Open up this category and you can view such films as Avengers: Infinity War, all three Back to the Future films, and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
5. Sci-Fi Dramas (3916)
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Let’s get weird AND dramatic, shall we?
With the Sci-Fi Drama code, you can enjoy titles like Bird Box, Moon (a great movie, in my personal opinion), and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
6. Sci-Fi Horror Movies (1694)
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Let’s get really creepy, okay?
When you combine science fiction and horror, you know it’s gonna be a scare-fest.
When you tap into this code, you can watch such disturbing movies as Apollo 18, Tremors, and Cloverfield.
7. Sci-Fi Thrillers (11014)
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When you use this secret code on Netflix, you get to watch movies that are a great combination of science fiction and thrillers.
Watch such movies as In the Shadow of the Moon, The Endless, Transcendence, and How It Ends.
There’s a lot of great stuff in there to watch when you’re stuck at home!
Now we want to hear from you!
In the comments, share some of your favorite science fiction and fantasy movies that you think we should check out.
Please and thank you!
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Artist Creates IKEA Instructions on How to Make Horror and Sci-Fi Characters
As a big fan of all things horror and science fiction, I have to say that I LOVE these illustrations.
They come to us from an illustrator named Ed Harrington who lives in Virginia.
Among other artworks, Harrington draws characters from horror and sci-fi movies as though they were instructions from IKEA.
The end products are totally awesome and also pretty funny, if you ask me.
Let’s take a look at Harrington’s work…you might never look at Freddy Krueger the same way again…
1. Don’t move, dirtbag!
RoboCop for the win!
2. Avoid this Alien at all costs.
Or else you’ll regret it…
Swipe to take a peek! www.creepycompany.com #Chestburster #Alien #Xenomorph #IkeaInstructions #FaceHuggersMakeEverythingBetter3. One, two, Freddy’s coming for you.
Three, four, better lock your door.
4. For all the Star Wars fanatics out there.
Will he ever escape from this?!?!
) This and other shirts are 20% off for the next three days in my Neatoshop, link in my profile. #IkeaInstructions #HanSolo #StarWars #Ikea #carbonite #TheEmpireStrikesBack5. And then there’s this guy…
Build your own Darth Vader!
6. Beware of zombies!
Especially those from The Walking Dead!
7. I heard you’re looking for Candyman…
Definitely not someone you want to run into…
#IkeaInstructions #candyman #ikea #TonyTodd #FarewellToTheFlesh8. Creepy Carrie! Creepy Carrie!
One of the movies that ruined my childhood.
9. This also ruined my childhood!
Damien from The Omen.
#TheOmen #DamienThorn #IkeaInstructions #ikea #66610. Hannibal the Cannibal.
Hello, Clarice…
#IkeaInstructions #HannibalLecter #TheSilenceOfTheLambs #ikea #FavaBeansAndANiceChianti11. The creepy kid from Pet Sematary!
Also known as Gage. If you haven’t seen it, you’ll never look at a scalpel or an Achilles tendon the same way ever again…
12. Cool! He-Man rules!
Masters of the Universe!
#HeMan #Ikea #MastersOfTheUniverse #IkeaInstructions #motuThose are awesome!
And what an amazingly original idea, right?
What other characters would you like to see Ed Harrington illustrate in this fashion?
Tell us what you think in the comments!
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True History is considered the earliest form of science…
True History is considered the earliest form of science fiction written in 2nd century about adventurers who travel to outer space and get involved in interplanetary warfare between the king of the Moon and the king of the Sun.