At Mother of Movies, science fiction isn’t just about space and robots, it’s about challenging reality. From classics like the Alien franchise to mind-benders like Annihilation and Companion. We uncover futures, both tripped-out and dystopian titles. Get into stories that blend technology, philosophy, and survival, where imagination blurs the lines of what’s possible.
Jurassic World Rebirth brings Scarlett Johansson to the prehistoric chaos three years after Dominion. While Gareth Edwards crafts aquatic dinosaur sequences and impres plot devices and misses the franchise’s trademark suspense.
Gareth Edwards brings visual mastery to aquatic dinosaur sequences, but Jurassic World Rebirth drowns in franchise nostalgia without evolving its own identity.
In Vitro (2024) review: This Australian sci-fi thriller explores biotechnology gone wrong in the outback. With only three cast members, directors Will Howarth and Tom McKeith create a claustrophobic psychological horror about livestock cloning that turns personal. Featuring excellent cinematography by Shelley Farthing-Dawe and distributed by Saban Films, this indie gem delivers genuine tension. A minimalist and intimate horror film.
LUCID short film review explores artistic authenticity versus academic conformity. When art student Mia’s visceral installations face constant rejection, her bloody aesthetic evolves into something dangerously honest. This 16-minute psychological horror examines who decides what constitutes legitimate art, building anticipation for the feature film premiering at Fantasia 2025.
Neon lights, alien infections, and desperate survival attempts collide in ASH (2025). Mother of Movies tackles this beautiful, bewildering sci-fi horror adventure with humor and a little sympathy.
Companion (2025) Review: A sci-fi thriller with Sophie Thatcher & Jack Quaid. AI ethics, human control, & love’s dark twists, Don’t miss this.
A nostalgic blend of comedy, horror, and sci-fi set on New Year’s Eve 1999. Murderous tech wreaks havoc as friends fight to survive Y2K’s dark turn.
