A 1965 Soviet sci-fi thriller about a scientist with a powerful ray gun who plans to conquer the world, featuring Art Deco sets and spectacular special effects worthy of James Bond.

The first and arguably best Star Wars parody, a low-budget 1978 comedy that George Lucas loved and which inspired many other creative fan films.

A 1965 amateur horror film about a Neanderthal man revived by lightning, created by a local TV host and featuring interesting behind-the-scenes history.

A delightful 1962 Italian sword-and-sandal film about a Titan sent to bring justice to an arrogant king, combining mythology with humor and adventure.

A 1974 musical adaptation of Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella that, despite an impressive cast and creative team, fails to capture the magic of the original story.

A 1981 Disney superhero parody starring Michael Crawford as a comic book writer turned spy, which failed to deliver on its comedic or action promises.

John Derek’s 1981 remake starring Bo Derek as Jane, a film more focused on nudity than storytelling, resulting in one of the worst movies ever made.

A disappointing Star Trek made-for-TV movie that transforms the franchise into a Marvel-style action film, making heroes out of the morally questionable Section 31 organization.

A 1970 Canadian horror film about a student named Viktor Frankenstein who uses brain control technology to seek revenge, with an unexpected twist ending.

A dystopian German sci-fi thriller starring Rainer Werner Fassbinder as a detective investigating a bomb threat in a future where media is controlled by a sinister organization.