It is, without question, one of the best sci fi movies ever made. If you haven't seen it, if by some wonderful chance no one has ever exposed you to the best dreadfulest scenes or the terrible outcomes, then you have ahead of you one of the great movie treats of all time. If you have seen it, or if suspense makes you throw up, then you might try DARK STAR instead. DARK STAR is listed as a 'cult classic' because it is a very low-budget, quirky, funny sci fi film, and was, in fact, Dan O'Bannon's... Sign in to see full entry.