10 Superb Sci Fi Movies on PRIME VIDEO Every Movie Buff Must See | Flick Connection

[@DarrenVanDam]

Get Your Universal Yums Box: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1453410&u=2342711&m=85760&urllink=&afftrack= 10. Infinity Chamber 9. Automata 8. Maximum Overdrive 7. Leviathan 6. A.I. Artificial Intelligence 5. Memories 4. Robocop 3. Escape from New York 2. Time Crimes 1.The Abyss

[@daryldixon3685]

I’m halfway through the Abyss and it’s pretty awesome!!!

[@Miskatonic1927]

I was 9 years old when I saw Escape from New York in the theaters. And have seen it a couple of times on cable since then. It is a very awesome movie. And very very memorable. And Snake Pliskin is an awesome character. The sequel, Escape from LA was ok...could have done without it.

[@williamherr1369]

I started yum Yums watching u They r awesome. My kids love them. Thank you

[@SittingBlue96]

People sleep on Peter Weller. Sure, comercially Robocop is great, but if you look into his IMDB, he's been in some rock solid sci-fi and fantasy.

[@LVMILL1156]

@@SittingBlue96 Leviathan and Buckeroo Banzai all day. Shout out to Ernie Hudson and Jeff Goldblum🤙🏾

[@chrysler009]

Prime Video's search is one of the worst I've ever experienced.

[@gmmonomotapa2889]

Get the firestick. A search on it will even give you hulu, netflix, Apple, hbo options etc. For me firestick is a godsend. My firststop to searching for any show or movie.

[@jedwing]

Facts.

[@rkalla]

Its interactive... like hide and seek ☹️

[@LOTRFAN33]

I think HBO max is worse. At least the interface. Not sure about the search results.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

If anyone hasn’t seen Robo Cop they need a good slapping ! Just like starship troopers and total recall! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@BlackJesus8463]

Yup!

[@trenwilson6613]

which ones, there is three starship troopers and two total recalls?

[@Joobkl]

@@trenwilson6613 you know which ones.. don't even play

[@trenwilson6613]

@@Joobkl I was having a little fun with the fact that there was two Total Recall movies, the original with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the remake made in 2012. I was also having a little fun with the Starship Troopers title too, which had the original and two sequals. Though it still begged the question; which one would someone be getting slapped over?

[@hanniffydinn6019]

@Crankgorilla she’s hot in every movie, but the movie Itself is complete rubbish! 🤯🤯🤯

[@danieljuncos244]

The Abyss is classic. Great movie.

[@greyarea67]

Yep, have watched it several times, highly recommend if you haven't seen it

[@shaywarren]

But why doesn't prime have the DC

[@neilstoddart00001]

its an even better book, like so many movies. the true art is in the storytelling and that starts with the written word

[@timetriad6199]

It’s only available in DVD (480) quality unfortunately.

[@MrMonkeybat]

With a "Ruskie tentacle" from a time when anyone worried about Russian influence was considered a right wing loon instead of a Democrat.

[@williamjohnson4311]

AC/DC's soundtrack for Maximum Overdrive kicks major ass. I know its not the best movie, but damn I loved it as a kid.

[@williamjohnson4311]

@@BruceLortzHI yeah I think I remember a kid got shredded by a lawn mower in the story, it has been a while since I read it though. If that actually happened in real life we would all be screwed. lol

[@gregorywallace7614]

Maximum Overdrive is the best AC/DC music video. Ever.

[@Mordalo]

The Abyss is one of the all time greats.

[@mazethemercenary]

Born in the eighties and for some reason never had the urge to watch this. Although with all the recommendations I'll definitely give it a go as my next sit down. Excited to finally watch it actually.

[@Mordalo]

@@mazethemercenary Watch the extended/director cut. The ending makes way more sense.

[@mazethemercenary]

@@Mordalo do U know if the prime version is that one?

[@Mordalo]

@@mazethemercenary Not positive, but I think so.

[@happydupa]

The Abyss is easily one of my favorite Sci Fi films of all time. That being said, the ending was a little vague in the studio release. The film made MUCH more sense with the Director's cut, actually explaining WHY the aliens aliens came to earth.

[@adamcraig9059]

I'm a huge abyss fan myself and I enjoyed and respected the directorscut for more resolution. I prefer the theatrical ending. The film has so many similarities to 2001 story and visually that I like its less clear cut message

[@dakotadad8835]

Darren you have some superb timing my friend I was just perusing looking for something to watch and I couldn’t find anything and BOOM! Sci fi is my favorite genre You’re the man thanks again 👍

[@DarrenVanDam]

Glad I could help

[@CD-bn7el]

Livathan is really good it’s on this list. I mite b spelling it wrong. I saw it years n loved it.

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

I thought I was the only one who loved 'Escape from New York.' Been a fan of it since I was a kid.

[@debiesubaugher]

I saw this in the theater, still one of my favorites

[@BHShaman]

Snake Pliskin agrees

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

I have a snake plisken action figure still new in box😂

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

@@theHotpointHoodlum Now THAT is awesome!!

[@ralphhowes]

It's a stone cold classic.

[@tavferry3301]

A.I. is a damn good movie. Worth watching more than once, IMO. I saw it as a kid, and it always stuck in my mind.

[@lawrencetaylor2414]

Ditto!

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Get the making of book, Kubrick was aiming way higher. Spielberg kinda dumbs it down. But hell yeah still a masterpiece. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@rhythmoriented]

Thanks for going through the monumental task of going through the Prime catalogue to find Sci fi gems. Gotta add High Life as a disturbing film that beautifully showcases Robert Pattinson’s acting talent, and the cheesy but visually irresistible Replace.

[@BlackJesus8463]

Yup!

[@RickInMaryland]

I judge movies by how much I think about them after watching them. I think about "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" all the time. There are a few scenes in that film that are haunting.

[@JEGHETTO]

A.I. is my favorite.

[@deborahdodson9367]

I watched it with my 11 year old daughter...I walked out so distraught. She wasn't even phased.😳

[@donhughes8465]

The Abyss is an amazing movie. The documentary on how they filmed it is even more amazing. Some of the bravest, toughest acting there has ever been.

[@1800astra]

Time Crimes is next level complex, and requires an immediate re-watch to see all the clues hiding in plain sight that you missed first time around. Well done for the recommendation.

[@Frizzlefry7]

I actually feel sorry for the people that have never seen Robocop.

[@saint6563]

For missing the Movie & the Message. Happy New Year!

[@TwistedTB]

I've seen all of these except Memories, and they are all solid sci-fi movies most sci-fi fans would enjoy. Robocop, Escape From New York, and The Abyss are absolute classics.

[@bearbryant3495]

Same here, 9 out of 10. All are well worth it.

[@warren286]

One old sci fi I loved was "Screamers" (1996), with Peter Weller.

[@anonymousstrangeness7348]

Yes!!! - I like when he says, "Yeah, we're gonna die.. ...But, not today.. ...And not HERE."

[@planetafuria7944]

Your prime has it? In my region it does not (brazil).

[@timberry4709]

A word of advice... If you find a movie you really enjoy buy a hard copy. The thought police have already started editing or even banning movies with "problematic content".

[@axellizear2309]

that's what pirate sites are for.....

[@centurian318]

Han shot first!!!

[@shaywarren]

Hey thought police and woke culture, EAT MY SHORTS!

[@VALIS538]

I’ve never comprehended this

[@bass3587]

If Prime Video ever makes it easy to search for content I would watch it more. Right now I'm all about "The Expanse"!

[@TheNeonParadox]

Automata is a criminally underrated movie.

[@dawnmagee3354]

I have always loved Escape from New York. I had the pleasure of meeting the wrestler, Ox Baker, at the restaurant I managed. He was such a wonderful person! He'd constantly be interrupted while he ate his dinner. He ALWAYS treated his fans kindly, signed all sorts of merchandise and even carried his headshots with him for these occasions. He never appeared frustrated or upset at his dinner being disturbed multiple times. If you've gotten this far in my comment Google Ox Baker on Price is Right. It's tv gold!

[@jamessandsmark226]

Little Sci-fi gem on Prime: THE VAST OF NIGHT

[@KujoTV]

Saw Memories on VHS and not DVD. Yes I'm 360 years old.

[@jamespearson3216]

Though this list is for Prime, a great and underrated Peter Weller movie is Screamers.

[@buddhabillybob]

A.I. is imperfect, but it is still one of my favorite sci-fi movies.

[@shadvan9494]

Maximum OverDrive was one of my favorites when i was a kid. Big Rigs, Explosions, AC/DC sound track and a great Steven King plot. i think its was a prediction for when the self driving cars decide to revolt... also RoboCop was one of the best movies from the 80's incredible movie.

[@jimmagwojo2718]

I have not seen a couple of films on this list but heck yes The Abyss is severely under rated glad to see it getting some appreciation

[@dammithoppie1]

The Abyss is one of my absolute favorites.......Memories is queued up for tonight's viewing. Fantastic video and great recommendations.....another job well done! Cheers

[@ShonnDaylee]

Memories is quite simply breathtaking. The first film is my favourite, but all 3 are incredible. You won't be dissapointed.

[@bronzetiger3837]

Hell yes! I would Love a Good remake of "Escape to New York." Let's get the Raids Director and start casting🤔😁. Good picks but I'm old,so I saw all of them except Infinity games and Time Crimes, might give Time Crimes a try now.

[@markeidemiller3105]

Agree about ABYSS. Marvelous movie. Clearly one of my favorites especially when you find the widescreen one with the extended scenes like the tidal wave ones.

[@snjstr]

"Bitch! We still here!" Wow, I'd forgotten about Leviathan, but I do remember enjoying it immensely. The Abyss was my favorite. That was just amazing.

[@mikeduke57]

You missed Deep Star Six. That’s up there too. 👊

[@tonykari5124]

Barbarians on Netflix and Britannia on prime are very good shows if you are into Roman empire stuff.

[@olwenhendricks8939]

I just watched Escape from NYC 2 hours ago. Call my Snake.. the names Plissken. kurt russell at his best. Snake Plissken rules!

[@BlackJesus8463]

They should make another one!

[@whiplash2745]

@@BlackJesus8463 there is 1 called Escape from LA, but I'm not sure if it is a sequel, ive not seen either of them. One film i would highly recommend with Kurt Russell in is Big Trouble in little China, try n watch it if you've not seen it.

[@vickonstark7365]

I remember Leviathan and The Abyss! Those were 2 of my favs.

[@devonbrian2184]

Here's a positive comment for ya... I love your channel! While I don't agree with all your picks, I enjoy your personality and passion about movies in general 🤗

[@DarrenVanDam]

Thanks, I know you’ve been watching from the early days too 👍

[@Matter-of-Fax]

Wow how did I never hear of Leviathan?? Thank you man exactly what I was looking for!

[@jenkins80526]

Man thank you for doing the research for us. I love this list and my son and I are going to watch several of these together.

[@EICast-hn9lj]

Wow, it’s awesome I watched most of this list in the cinema. When they first came out!

[@vincentcastor5978]

Thanks for your suggestion. Just saw Time Crime! Wow!! So good. I would have never thought to see it, glad I did.

[@ecrusch]

Love the channel. I'm trying YUMS BOX just because you recommended it. Thank you.

[@brentmcdermott2222]

"Snake Plissken, I've heard of you...I heard you were dead". Hands down, one of my favourite movies all time...not sure why they had to ruin it with a second one?

[@mrc302]

A buddy of mine left the theater 15 minutes into Escape form LA. It was pretty bad!!!🤮

[@Bagledog5000]

The same reason as always, they thought they'd turn a coin or two.

[@twstf8905]

Maximum Overdrive, that's an AMAZING classic Stephen King short story called "Trucks" turned film from the 80's that had a huge impact, before, "Stand By Me," came out, starring Emilio Estevez. Brings me back. 👍

[@jacobhope6164]

Robocop! I'd buy that for a dollar!

[@Deum-Immortalem]

A.I is great watch but abyass is a must watch still one of my favorite sci-fi movies ever.

[@jaredweber2824]

Watching "Escape From New York" is a rite of passage in my family.

[@bertieborough]

Snake Bliskin, robocop and Automata, all great movies but the Abyss is one of the greatest movies ever made and I have been searching for a copy of it for years. Only hope its on Prime in Australia.

[@janikarkkainen3904]

Time Crimes is one of the best time travel movies I've seen this side of the millennium. Well, Predestination was awesome in its own way too, but Time Crimes definitely doesn't take itself seriously, and it's hilarious and dark in all the right ways and still gives out a solid time travel movie vibe. Highly recommend it!

[@heavypen]

Great list. Completely agree with your summation about AI - absolutely fabulous to watch. Excellent first Act, stunning second act; then Act III it kinda falls apart. Nice share!

[@robjones8733]

Weird and obscure suggestion: Final Approach. Rented on VHS back in the day. The marketers had no clue how to present this. Box cover touted it's many digital sound effects. 🤔

[@archmage4ever]

Great video! I have to say i really like that you give these tips without spoilers, and also that you have a list of the films in the comments :) Earned my sub for sure.

[@txmoney]

All great choices. I've seen seven of these on the list and I agree with your rating of those I saw. The Abyss is one of my favorite films. I'm looking forward to checking out Memories, Automata, and Time Crimes.

[@looneytunes10101]

Dude, as always, great job! Love your stuff!

[@Kitty-Marks]

Darren I just saw a movie on Amazon Prime called "Archive" which was phenomenal! It's Sci-Fi really well done plus it has a plot twist I totally didn't see coming!! Amazing movie IMO, best of the year so far 5/5 stars. Check it out.

[@rpviper666]

Archive was siiick! I did not see the ending coming at all.

[@itsafunnyoldworld]

Based on your comment and the reply, I think I've got my evening sorted 👍 Never heard of the movie, so I won't watch the trailer and just go in blind. Thanks 😃

[@terranceroff8113]

Abyss will rock ya folks..worked in a vid stoer back in the day and we had a video wall we showed movies on.. AByss always stopped folks in their tracks when they walked in. Fun stuff!

[@hamsaini]

You did it again! If you want to put extra wrinkles on your brain is one of your best quips so far. Thx for recommendations! I will check out Memories & Infinity Chamber, give Automata a second chance also. The others are some of my faves also. Timecrimes was very well done sci-fi.

[@josephhewitt1867]

I can't find any reference to back this up, but when Leviathan came out I heard that it was actually connected to The Abyss. Something about somebody/group didn't like the direction of the Abyss was going and I think something about the budget and/or release timeline, so they wound up leaving the project and did Leviathan instead.

[@deanaoxo]

OK, solid, all the way through. Had already watched Memories, and yes, that first one is the bomb, the ones i've seen, were long ago. One very good list to work through, thank you.

[@TNT46DOG]

For anyone who hasn’t seen The Abyss he’s right, it’s a must see, great movie that can definitely hold its own against any current sci-fi blockbuster

[@ginnypurdey1]

Like yourself Mr Flick I also thoroughly recommend Escape from New York and the beautifully filmed The Abyss. Stay safe everyone.

[@sarahhapka3647]

Omg I remember watching The Abyss when I was a kid, and I still love it!

[@macewen1]

I think a remake of Escape from New York with new effects would be interesting but I don't think you can really touch that cast. Like there is no ensemble today I can think up that comes close to that line up.

[@christianninsananda9626]

What... you don't want to see Jason Statham as Snake Plissken?

[@thseed7]

I absolutely loved Maximum Overdrive as a kid. Great list as always sir.

[@thedamnedatheist]

The Abyss water creature effects still look as good today and the original Robocop was amazing. Humour, gore and importantly a pathos to the hero similar to Highlander.

[@Minkah60]

I watch Escape from New York and Big Trouble in Little China back to back !! Awesome flicks !!!

[@bradhend]

The Amazon lists are my favorite. They seem to offer the more "off the beaten path" movies.

[@jerryguizar7073]

Speaking of Peter Weller, I was just starting to get into Odyssey 5 when they pulled the plug.

[@gbail9566]

I agree with you on Time Crimes and so glad you put it at #2! I wanted to re-watch it so I could get all the little details and clues of wtf was going on. There is definitely nothing like the scripting of the bonkers movie, well worth reading subtitles.

[@archero0714]

Just found your channel and am loving it! Ordered our Universal Yums and have a great movie night planned. Keep it up and thank you!

[@anthonyheller6038]

Watched A.I. (phenomenal), Maximum Overdrive, Leviathan (classic), the Abyss, Memories (1 of 3 so far), & plan to watch Timecrimes and Automata Ps. Robocop is my all-time favourite movie EVER

[@alexandersudheim1699]

'If you wanna put some extra wrinkles on your brain'. What a wonderful figure of speech.

[@greymack]

I remember there was a trio of these underwater alien style movies, along with the abyse and leviathan there was also deepstar six which I don't think I've seen since I hired it on video in the 80s

[@MariusMalek]

I really love Time Crimes (watched it for a Spanish class) and Abyss. Wonderful movies in different ways.

[@imstlivn2]

Recently received my 1st universal yums box (November) from Russia.... Super Fun, Super Cool, everything was delicious and different.

[@DarrenVanDam]

Yeah, I liked that one a lot too. That orange ginger pastry thing was great with a cup of coffee.

[@imstlivn2]

@@DarrenVanDam Gotta be the Pear Milk Chocolate for me, only because it tastes like nothing I've every had, most the other stuff I could associate with something close you can get here in the US, but pear chocalate definately stands alone. Can't wait for the next box, did us a favor and upgraded box size too.

[@LVMILL1156]

Found Times Crimes back when channel surfing was a thing for me. Great "middle-of-the-night" movie to wake up and stumble into.

[@keithclemons4154]

You HAVE got to check out “Kill Command” on Prime...cross between Predator and Terminator...also Oats Studios Vol 1...Neil Blomkanp...short stories...Sigourney Weaver and Dakota Fanning...

[@marlynwaege8084]

My favorite “remake” of Escape From NewYork is Doomsday. I think it’s more plausible also

[@chesterclingan1068]

Two movies I would include are Split second with Tether Hauer of Blade Runner, & Trancers of Blue Moon, with Tim Tomerson. C. C. Clingan, former editor of The Diversifier.

[@ralphjohnson8973]

I haven't channel surfed since Tivo first came out. No commercials either. Been online exclusively almost fifteen years now. Love your picks. Thanks for the help. Prime certainly has the worst U.I.

[@Kitty-Marks]

Great movie picks. Automata I had already seen but it's phenomenal. I highly recommend it too.

[@gbail9566]

Thanks so much for putting on Time Crimes. I agree completely with your review. Just a plain looking film that turns out to be mind blowing in so many ways. I've seen most of these, but I need to catch up with Demolition Man and Memories.

[@bryandecluette9274]

Seen them all and already own them.

[@Jason-gb7tt]

This guy should really be the curator for prime video

[@vonbleak101]

Whats up with your audio - its sounds more 'muffled' and less 'clear' than normal...?

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

Hands down one of the best acted scenes in all of cinema IMO is that scene in the middle of the Abyss where she ___ and he ____. If you've seen it you know the one. If you haven't, go watch it. I cry every time... just phenomenal!

[@heavymetal19610]

All great shows.... sometimes streaming services actually show the director's cut....if you're lucky! Cheers!

[@randomsub1976]

GREAT List of movies...These are not on Prime prolly but I would still add Starship Troopers , Screamers , Escape from LA , Robocop 2 , Timecop , etc....The Abyss is top notch directing by James Cameron its insane how realistic this movie is...such expertise and Well ROBOCOP i believe is also an amazing movie for what it was

[@LonelyRavenProductio]

Wonderful list! There are a few I've never seen!

[@thesecondslit1710]

Timecrimes is such a masterpiece. As brilliant as Primer, but... fun. And accessible to the average joe.

[@MancunianWanderer]

What is Darren Van Dams favourite movie of all time? Maybe a top 10 (or 20) of your all time greatest films might be well worth the production time!! 🙏

[@jamestnov41945]

Number 1 is a do not miss movie, terrific.

[@JEGHETTO]

A.I. is a phenomenal movie. I seen it in the movie theater when it was released.

[@BrainFire]

Dude! Thanks for this list!

[@peteturner3928]

Escape from New York has already been remade in a fashion. 2012's 'Lockout' (starring Guy Pearce) is basically the same story but set in space. The story is so similar that John Carpenter took it's screen writers (including French director Luc Beson) to court over it and won!

[@robjones8733]

Dude I love Memories! I've got the disc. Art piece! 😻

[@greenspiraldragon]

Amazon does remove movies just like Netflix. I had several movies on my watch list and they are now currently unavailable even to rent.

[@TwistedTB]

yes on Amazon depending on licensing agreements (which can change over time), content can be free with prime, available to rent or purchase, or even become unavailable temporarily or permanently. I've even had content I purchased become unavailable to watch

[@Trevorc159]

@@TwistedTB movies you bought got removed? Isn't that theft if they don't refund you? What did Amazon do to make things right?

[@TwistedTB]

@@Trevorc159 hmm never thought of asking for a refund. it wasn't a lot. It was an interview with David Icke by Richie Allen, it cost a few bucks but i actually paid for it, not a rental. Then it got pulled for some reason and i could no longer access it. This was several years ago.

[@VHogg5432]

I agree with your number one. A brilliant flic 😊

[@thousandwolves952]

I will never forget catching Maximum Overdrive on "USA Up All Night"Gilbert Godfried.

[@bobblahbinski7061]

Might have already been mentioned - Robocop, over the edge right? Check out the unedited cut of the film. You'll see a much more visceral side of Verhoven in this cut.

[@UdonRob]

The Abyss is one of my all time favourites! Great list!