Interested in BioPunk Sci-Fi? Watch These 8 Movies

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Other BioPunk sci-fi I would recommend Babylon AD, Gattaca, Blade Runner & Doom. Let me know if there's any I've missed. Want to support my channel, please go to www.patreon.com/user?u=5540784.

[@philippbretz5307]

Could you count Avatar to it ?

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Hmm I'm not sure! I don't think so.

[@philippbretz5307]

ok :)

[@Mara-ovo]

disease pandemic movies maybe? like outbreak and contagion.

[@MR2Di4]

How about Daybreakers? Vampires were getting tired at this point, but this was a lot better movie than I was expecting...

[@kurtlangberg6143]

Cronenburg is a must when talking about bio punk movies. Body horror is the most cinematically friendly form of the biopunk genre.

[@DainDenham]

Very true!love Cronenberg

[@RCSVirginia]

Using biological manipulation as their starting point, both "Mimic" and "Splice" move into the consequences of that manipulation. In the latter movie, I particularly like the lines in which the male scientist confronts and tells the female scientist what her real motivation is for what she has done. Though the biological element is not portrayed as being earthly, it does start the action in the very clever "John Dies At The End:" It's an excellent movie.

[@DTyrannosaurus]

Cronenberg definitely loves his body horror. And he always ALWAYS manages to include at least one massively gory scene, no matter what his film is about. Always be prepared for that in any Cronenberg. No coincidence two of his films were included here. “The Fly” is magnificent. Thanks for the new recommendations, as always. I believe “Code 46” will be my lunchtime viewing today.

[@elfsieben1450]

1. "Blade Runner" 2. "Gattaca" 3. "The Wisdom of Crocodiles" 4. "The Fly" 5. "eXistenZ" 6. "Into Abyss" (series) 7. "Repo Men" 8. "Daybreakers" 9. "Alien: Resurrection" 10. "Universal Soldier"

[@jellymop]

I’ve never thought of Resident Evil as biopunk but after seeing this it makes sense.

[@Kaspar_Houser]

Damn Cronenberg should really do Gory "Biopunk" again

[@TheFlygonproductions]

His son fucking aced it with 'Antiviral', but as a die-hard Cronen-nerd fan I really hope he makes at least one more body horror flick. I really like his crime/psychological films from the past 20 or so years but another straight up horror movie would finish his career in absolute style

[@jamesbok8385]

@@TheFlygonproductions ....so....I gotta ask, what did you think of Crimes of The Future?

[@TheFlygonproductions]

@@jamesbok8385 It's pretty blasphemous but I haven't seen it yet. I'm working all the time so I haven't had the chance to watch many movies at all really. But I'm excited to see it, he's reverted to his old body horror style apparently and brought back Viggo Mortensen as the lead.

[@jamesbok8385]

@@TheFlygonproductions Yeah, I'd definitely recommend Watching it for the initial shock, then again to soak in the concept, I wouldn't say it's as transgressive as Videodrome or Crashed but at the same time, and Cronenberg being Cronenberg, he reverts tropes in a strange way that make it weirdly more disturbing, Idk, if you do check it out, I hope you enjoy it!

[@TheFlygonproductions]

@@jamesbok8385 Thanks man, I can assure you it's at the peak of my watch list :))

[@ikd3240]

I love Existenz! It's one of my all time favorites!

[@aelfycarcini3992]

I love Enki Bilal's work in comics and loved Immortal movie in its time. I am amazed that someone still remembers it.

[@IMDRanged]

I like Shinya Tsukamoto first of the series Tetsuo the Iron Man. The source of Bio-metal powers are not explained in detail, just the protagonist and antagonist posses similar powers but one has addition of rust while the other just absorbs metal.

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

Haven't seen tetsuo in years but isn't it purely supernatural?

[@sewerslidemg]

@@transsexual_computer_faery if u watch the sequels it's not supernatural, sick films

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

@@sewerslidemg i've seen all 3 movies

[@trashcanhands19]

Great List, I would add the criminally underrated "Frankenstein's Army" and "Tetsuo: the Iron Man" (and it's two sequels)

[@elfsieben1450]

"Frankenstein's Army" is cyberpunk rather than biopunk.

[@benbaker6221]

But isn't Frankensteins Army dieselpunk

[@TeatroGrotesco]

2nd Tetsuo!!!!

[@trashcanhands19]

@@elfsieben1450 simply trying to address this one-off misconception "Frankenstein's Army" is technically and by all relevant accounts considered "diesel-punk"..."The More You Know!"

[@LordCainn]

Any one else preferred Repo! The Genetic Opera over Repo?

[@JM-yq9gd]

Considering Repo was completely ripped off from that awesome ass rock opera, yes.

[@DTyrannosaurus]

LOVED "Repo!" I was going to mention that in a comment. I think opera is a little too weird for people to grab hold of, although I prefer it to musicals. (Little known fact: The actual difference between opera and musical is that opera is 100% sung. That's it - it isn't a stylistic/musical genre, it's just 100% singing vs

[@StaticOrgy]

yes yes yes!!! OMG i loved this movie, it was weird and just mind blowing

[@Ike_of_pyke]

J M no it wasn't repo is based off the book repossession mambo

[@The_Prenna]

Was about to say the same thing. Repo! The Genetic Opera is far superior.

[@PhilDanielsStorr]

I know this is about BioPunk films, but I'd like (!) to recommend a book: Paolo Bacigalupi's The Wind-up Girl. All the best!

[@brucenatelee]

I only got into these "-punk" genre ideas. Usually, I see these as being based on an element of common society rather than a specific plot point. I'd love to see something where psychic powers are part of common society.

[@freedoomed]

You forgot to mention the best part of Guyver 2: Dark Hero. It stars David Hayter, famed Hollywood screenwriter and voice of solid Snake!

[@arturzathas499]

i found immortal could've been something very special had it had a bigger budget

[@36Erkanator]

Damn you! I have to add at least two movies to my backlog every time I watch one of these videos. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Cheers dude!

[@yosuhara]

Cronenberg's Scanners would also apply

[@ABLEARC]

Code 46 is so underrated.

[@deadairconversion]

Code 46 is a great little flick. Give it a chance.

[@Zeithri]

I think I'd have to claim that Repo Men is Cyberpunk. In Cyberpunk, mechanical augmentations are very common and it also features megacorp from the looks of it. That's all Cyberpunk.

[@anthrocene2907]

Fassbinder seems to like biopunk, considering he's in several of these films

[@Poss1]

Good list. For me, Repo Men is always linked to Repo! The Genetic Opera from 2 years before. And The Guyver (very cool obscure catch) is always a set with Tetsuo, the Iron Man, also 2 years older. Both The Guyver and Tetsuo have worthy sequels. And for BioPunk I would have gone with Videodrome over The Fly. "Long Live the New Flesh!"

[@torq21]

Good list. Few I haven't seen which is cool. As much as I like Resident Evil I don't think it fits this list very well. I think I saw Slice in the intro and that would have been a much better fit. Also, Cronenberg's films are in a genre called Body horror. Not surprisingly his films are some of the best in the genre.

[@MoriDarkmoss]

What about Gene Generation?? Am I the only one who actually loves that film? Also Equilibrium is an excellent film for fellow biopunk lovers. It stars Christian Bale who delivers a thrilling performance!

[@batuhancokmar7330]

If it had a better budget and better production team in general, Gene Generation could have been the best biopunk movie ever made. It started great, its atmosphere, characters (cast+clothes+make up) were just perfect. Its overall plot was also very good, sub-par CGI and clumsy dialogue was not really an issue, but movie failed badly in its last 15 minutes or so: A 5 minutes worth of out-of-order scenes with VERY flawed dialouge writing, than 10 minute finale that failed to explain anything or to conclude the plot. It had a terrible ending, not only talking about emotional perspective but more from plot perspective: Even though I like the film, I'll still say the ending made whole movie almost pointless to watch.. Gene Generation and Spawn are probably the two movies that deserve a high-budget reboots than anything else out there.

[@quaqamolgreatandmightyskin7312]

I like this channel. For one reason. (other than the content wich is nice by the way) is the music (the seccond song you usually use in your videos.) wich is probably one of my favourite song ever! I don't even know the name of it other thant i found it in a simpsonwave video. Keep that work !

[@Herbionlite]

Repo! The genetic opera is WAY better than the Repo men.

[@TallicaMan1986]

Herbionlite no it isnt.

[@SkumbunnyPrime]

I hoped to see splice on this list but you did give me some movies that I want to check out.

[@IntergalacticOutlaw]

Love what you did here. The only thing I have is that I did have to pause and listen to more scifi like music. ITs probably just me because I am a music person, but the chill relaxing vibe did not fit the hard and cold aesthetic of biopunk. Everything else is stellar.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Cheers- yes music is the most frustrating thing on youtube. There is a lot of music I would love to use- but the copyright issues are hard enough with just the movies lol! Thanks for watching.

[@EchoOscarDelta]

Love The Guyver!

[@jethropike1964]

Naked Lunch is worth a watch, I don't know if it counts as BioPunk or not, but It's very, very, weird,

[@21stCenturyDub]

ExistenZ is classic. You horrifyingly left out Gattaca though, but added it to your pinned comment at least.

[@storageanddisposal]

Does Demolition Man count? Earth vs the Spider (2001) was pretty funny. Slither. Akira.

[@spyrebel7612]

Dude, I loved Guyver growing up. Takes me back...

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Wish they made more of them.

[@bspus]

I was surprised to see that splice was missing from this list

[@Hyperdriveuk]

It almost made it- tbh there are very few films that fit into the bracket properly- so I was just saving it for another video.

[@MaverickJay1977]

Going to try and track down Immortal , looks interesting.

[@nockieboy]

Would Akira not fit into this genre at all?

[@Hyperdriveuk]

yes

[@TexasADV]

awesome new vid! I love the original Resident Evil.

[@gregorythelazy8099]

I have been really enjoying your videos, I've rewatched movies and watched new ones. just wanted to say thank you

[@Hyperdriveuk]

From one Greg to another! Cheers dude! Should be releasing another today at some point.

[@TheMetalAllfather]

I'm glad that someone *finally* showed some love to The Guyver. It's criminally obscure.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

I'm surprised how few have seen it, I remember renting it on VHS.

[@TheMetalAllfather]

Here in the states, it was on the SciFi channel almost every weekend for two years. I even have the original anime on VHS still. Just downloaded it a few months back onto my laptop.

[@afrog2666]

Have it ;)

[@81OH4Z4RD]

interesting list, a few titles that i haven't heard of and hope to check out.

[@flatterghast]

Good list and all, but I was honestly disappointed that Tokyo Gore Police showed up for two clips in the intro but never had a spot on the list. It's a great Tokyo shock biopunk action movie which got me into the idea of biopunk to begin with, so I wish it made it as at least an honourable mention or something.

[@FtonDavid]

2:16 Code 46 was solid for me, but when trying to share it with friends it fell flat, guess it's not for everyone.

[@TwistedTB]

These are more horror then sci-fi, but have that body horror element: Splinter, The Thing (both), Alien series (Ridley Scott), Species series, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (70s one is best but all would qualify), Re-animator series, Virus, Lifeforce, C.H.U.D., Night of the Comet, From Beyond, and of course Frankenstein is the original steampunk body horror, so any retelling of that story might be in line...

[@fizzplease6742]

La Foire aux Immortels actually still looks.. if not good, then, I don't know, its style still appeals to me. Definitely gonna watch that.

[@bobriemersma]

Blade Runner and Soldier of course. If you want more the short-lived series Almost Human could be considered a prequel.

[@rohnkd4hct260]

Where did you dig these movies up ? I think I've only heard of two of them.

[@ClintWrede]

Nice list, from which I just added 5 of the films to my own watchlist, including a couple of rewatches. But am I the only who thinks SPLICE is the king of the subgenre? First, any movie starring (or directed by) Sarah Polley is automatically worth watching. But SPLICE has the magic combination of being entertaining, having something to say about the biological question at hand, and being creepy as all get-out. And don't be misled: The creepiness increases proportionally with how many minutes you are into it.

[@carloseduardogonzalezsalga7947]

Pandorum is also a great film, i dont know if it fits on biopunk, but it have that vibes

[@SLVMBER80s]

Splice was awesome too, though I don't know if it checks every box in the biopunk Sci fi genre...

[@maggyfrog]

i love this channel.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

thx Maggy

[@SnowBall7148]

Universal Soldier, Resident Evil? I find your suggestions kind of mainstream. How about Tetsuo/Iron Man?

[@Hyperdriveuk]

I won't lie- as much as I love Japanese stuff... I could never get into that movie.

[@AngeAlexiel]

the ruins ( 2007) one of the best horror movie i've seen, so original and brilliant .

[@AngeAlexiel]

Pandorum didn't get much praise because an official video game adaptation of Dead Space , but it's not bad i agree, i did not knew code 46 but i immediately recognize the chick from minority report , an awesome SF thriller .

[@KarlSnarks]

You probably didn't include it because most people interested in this genre have already seen it, but Gattaca is stil the best Biopunk movie ever imo.

[@ncshuriken]

The guy from Jacobs Ladder! I don't think I've seen him in anything else despite being a fairly decent actor. Some good movies here too, nice to see Cronenbergs movies on the list and there's a couple movies I've not seen too like Guyver & Code 46, I'll see if I can find them. This is why I never appear on television except ON television, wait, what?

[@Krishnath.Dragon]

I really need to watch Immortal, I loved the comic it was based on.

[@bradquinn4161]

Where does videodrome fit into your catagories?

[@wtfronsson]

Existenz is a weird one. When I watched it from the perspective of a teenage gamer, I remember mostly thinking "that game would just suck, what are they even doing". Maybe I was too young to understand the deeper side.

[@BetaBRSRKR]

More Gun Free Man I saw a scene of this movie when I was very little. I was so confused but intrigued. My mom changed the channel and I never figured out the name of the film. Many years later i finally sad the whole thing and it is a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@TankCop]

Why did you do the 2nd guyver movie and not the 1st one that was far better?

[@MrBassface85]

Do you see a difference between Biopunk and Body Horror? The Fly is found among the top of every top Body Horror list. Does the Biopunk label help pull in other genres other than horror, or is there another reason for the distinction?

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Well body horror can be supernatural, but they are v similar - I'm working on a body horror video.

[@MrBassface85]

Awesome! I am pumped to see it!

[@jeffwpatton]

What's the movie at 0:14 with the chainsaw?

[@Mara-ovo]

i believe it is tokyo gore police. it's actually a really good, goofy movie.

[@jeffwpatton]

Just watched the trailer for it - looks awesome! Can't wait to check it out. Thank you so much!

[@Mara-ovo]

no problem

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Yeah it's Tokyo gore police and yes it's very goofy lol!

[@felipesorondo5883]

A BioPunk Sci-Fi list without Upgrade (2018) is a SIN!

[@anlsahal4147]

Mentioned Guyver, got a thumb up from me.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Gotta love it!

[@Megafreakx3]

WHAT MOVIE IS 0:30

[@philokrnotch387]

I forgot about Immortal. mind blowing

[@joseneto5833]

The problem with Resident Evil movies, is that they are "Resident Evil" movies. If you change the name for the first movie, he works good. But the sequences are pure garbage.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

I totally agree- I guess the reason why I don't mind the 1st.. is I just pretend it's not a Resident evil movie.

[@matrakaster]

Cyberpunk, since you mentioned it!

[@matrakaster]

Nevermind, I found it.

[@Codemeleon]

Thank you for reminding me about Guyver haven't seen that in ages.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

you're welcome

[@raphlvlogs271]

how many -punk genres are there in creative arts?

[@vgames1543]

I am going to love "Repo Men"

[@vali6717]

Guyver Dark Hero is pretty decent, but you should just read the manga if it sounds interesting.

[@idworkhard]

1st Resident Evil is a classic for me.

[@ncshuriken]

It doesn't matter because you're all going to die down here ;)

[@gordonwiessner6327]

The Fly with Jeff Goldblum is a remake. The original starred Vincent Price.

[@NicolasAlexanderOtto]

I always watch these lists hoping there is a good movie I haven't seen yet. Sadly after being a Sci-Fi Fan for 2 decades there is almost nothing that I haven't seen yet. :/

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

Do you watch anime?

[@sewerslidemg]

tetsuo: the iron man

[@melelconquistador]

Also a film, but more deeper in meaning and world building in its graphic novel, Nauiscaä of the valley of the wind is a ambiguous story of the hazards of civilization's irresponsible and narrowsighted abuse of biological engineering.

[@Turboslang]

WinterBottom's Code 46,.. damn

[@spearhunter9130]

You should check out & read - DEATHMARK Book 1 by Michael Perinuzzi - Great Cyberpunk Novel

[@ross259]

I'd say David Lynch's Videodrome would be a good one.

[@agentblackacid]

Videodrome was by David Cronenberg, so I think they chose Existenz over that.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Yep, I try to keep a movie to 1 director (not always). That and I has videodrome in my Cyberpunk.

[@agentblackacid]

Also, I'm not sure Videodrome would fit in this category, as there is some indication that James Woods experiences are hallucinations.

[@afrog2666]

Part of the collection for sure ;)

[@whataboutgabe901]

What is the movie at 0:29

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Splice!

[@whataboutgabe901]

Thanks

[@timtrainage]

LOL, Guyver! I guess sometimes you gotta troll your subscribers

[@Hyperdriveuk]

LOL! :-D gotta do it at least once per video.

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

I was wondering wtf "bio punk" was.

[@CUBETechie]

0:35 what was that?

[@pirx2]

Where are Gattaca and The Island? Or The Island of dr. Moreau? Many examples are simply raypunk or even cyberpunk.

[@JustABabblingIdiot]

Ahaha, I'm not sure how much of a compliment it is to say that actors were, "perfectly cast as emotionless cyborgs." Unless that part was meant to be sarcasm and I have no ability to read tone.

[@v1deo.hunter.d317]

Weird that I've never heard of Code 46 before

[@SpoopySquid]

Repo! The Genetic Opera > Repo Men

[@umairusman]

SpoopySquid at least someone knows about that movie!!!

[@Ike_of_pyke]

Screw that genetic opera

[@ShadyTahaetr]

a weired request but Make a video with movies that combines ambient music and great cinematography sci-fi just like ex machina

[@ncshuriken]

Nothing Sci-fi about this in the slightest, but check the music of Gone Girl (I think I saved the beautiful ambient Tracks on my channel). Also check the music of the Silent Hill games (SH 1-3, especially 2, among the best game soundtracks ever made). Check the AstroPilot & Lokijar music (hurtfully deep) used in "Space Engine", Check the Vangelis music of Bladerunner (you probably already have), IIRC the UK Sci-fi series Black Mirror, Utopia and Humans had some nice deep feely music. I know there's more series & movies where the music & visuals truly stood out to me but this is all I can remember ATM.

[@falcychead8198]

Biotechnology IS information technology.

[@kaynesovereign9372]

Kind of stretching what can be considered bio punk. More than a handful of cyber punk and body horror in there

[@homemsemnome186]

how many biopunk movie named repo man exist ?

[@XperimentorEES]

Code 46? Rather watch The 6th Day, corny but does cloning more interestingly I'd say.

[@UnownDepth]

What name of Japanese ones in the intro?

[@ncshuriken]

One comment said Tokyo Gore Police and maybe Machine Girl is in there too?

[@GoodmansGhost]

Tokyo Gore Police

[@AfroSnackey]

if you're interested in Tokyo Gore i'd also recommend The Machine Girl. It's great fun!

[@TeatroGrotesco]

Bio-punk: list David Cronenberg movies...

[@Hyperdriveuk]

lol!

[@RokkitGrrl]

Wow. No mention of Videodrome?

[@my88110]

Nothing better than sci fi

[@marjannovoselc7109]

What does have this in common with punk?!

[@Wolfsheim23]

aw shit.. you have Universal Soldier in this list?!!! What about Videodrome? I'd rate it above all Cronenberg's other films on this list in this category.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

Video drone is brain washing! But I do see your point, it is kinda bio punkish

[@NullStaticVoid]

gosh your video is so loud, I am so impressed I certainly won't be downvoting immediately.

[@Hyperdriveuk]

After 10's of thousands of comments... this is a first LOL! :-D

[@Brainchild69]

The UNISOL characters in the movie Universal Soldiers were not cyborgs.