In Search of Tomorrow

The 80s are considered the golden era of science fiction. While filmmakers initially dealt with rather dark themes, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg gave the genre a new coat of paint.

The 80s produced countless sci-fi spectacles. Thematically, Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" and "Tron" made people sit up and take notice. Steven Spielberg also delivered a real classic with "E.T.".

In the mid-80s, two sci-fi films set new standards: "Terminator" revolutionized the action genre and Robert Zamecki succeeded in writing the best screenplay of all time with "Back to the Future".

From Alan Silvestri to John Williams, gifted composers in the '80s ensured that the decade's big sci-fi spectacles would be remembered forever thanks to their music.

In 1988, the Japanese animated film "Akira" thrilled audiences worldwide with its dystopian cyberpunk world. Meanwhile, the sci-fi movie "Mac & Me" shines solely with lavish advertising placements.