15 Complicated Sci-Fi Movies That Went Too Far

15. Under the Skin

Under the Skin stars Scarlett Johansson as a mysterious woman who picks up men on the streets of Glasgow. The film focuses more on its eerie mood than its plot, leaving you with plenty of questions about her true nature. | © StudioCanal

14. The Fly 2

The Fly 2 may not capture the magic of its original, but its ending leaves a lasting shock. In a desperate bid for a cure, the son of the original hero drags a ruthless CEO into a teleporter, turning him into a bloated creature that gets exactly what it deserves. | © 20th Century Studios

13. The Thing

The Thing pushes horror to its limits with its shocking and unforgettable scenes. When a stressed geologist suffers a heart attack and his chest unexpectedly opens during defibrillation, the reveal of alien teeth takes the terror to a whole new level. | © Universal Pictures

12. Fire In The Sky

Fire in the Sky tells the story of loggers who witness one of their own being taken by a UFO and encounter frightening, cruel aliens. When the missing man returns with his shocking story, the raw and unsettling scenes of alien torment leave a strong impression. | © Paramount Pictures

11. Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas weaves together six different stories from various time periods with a star-studded cast. Even though the movie has big ideas, its tangled plot and long runtime can leave you feeling a bit lost. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

10. Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko leaves you with big questions about free will, fate, and the mysteries of life. In the end, Donnie’s final sacrifice invites you to think about these puzzles, even if the movie doesn't give you all the answers. | © Newmarket Films

9. Beyond The Black Rainbow

Beyond the Black Rainbow is a horror film set in a retro future that shows dark experiments on the human mind. The movie uses strange images to explore the dangerous side of using mind-altering substances to reach higher states. | © Mongrel Media

8. 12 Monkeys

12 Monkeys follows a man sent from a dark future to gather a sample of a deadly plague. His journey twists and loops in unexpected ways, showing that some destinies may be impossible to change. | © Universal Pictures

7. Transcendence

Transcendence stars Johnny Depp as a dying scientist whose wife saves him by uploading his mind to a supercomputer. The film explores big ideas about technology and humanity but often gets lost in confusing tech talk and wild twists. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

6. Society

Society starts as a dark satire of the rich, then quickly shifts into a wild and shocking horror film. It mixes a simple look at the upper class with surreal and messy scenes that will stick in your mind long after the credits roll. | © Wild Street Pictures

5. Predestination

Predestination explores a time travel twist where one person becomes his own father, mother, and child. The film uses this strange loop to ask simple but deep questions about identity and fate. | © Pinnacle Films

4. Solaris

Solaris is one of the most complicated sci-fi movies by Andrei Tarkovsky about a living ocean planet that can bring human memories to life. The film makes you wonder if the planet's acts of love are caring or a hidden threat. | © 20th Century Studios

3. Alien

Alien shows a crew on a space journey who face a sudden, terrifying threat. A calm moment turns into chaos when an unseen creature bursts into view, leaving everyone, both on screen and in the audience, shocked. | © 20th Century Studios

2. Prometheus

Prometheus is a direct prequel to the first Alien movie that takes a surprising turn, leaving audiences with more questions than answers. Instead of explaining the origins of the creatures, the film introduces the mysterious Engineers who created humans and used the aliens as a weapon. | © 20th Century Studios

1. Annihilation

Annihilation follows Natalie Portman as she leads a team into the mysterious Shimmer, a place where nature behaves in strange ways. The film surprises viewers with odd creatures and one brutal scene that is hard to forget. | © Paramount Pictures