The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies

Written by a noted film reviewer and journalist, The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies is the most complete resource available on this fascinating movie genre. More than 1,300 entries survey science fiction in the cinema from the earliest experiments in silent film in the 1890s to the most recent blockbusters.

The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies is the most complete reference available on the subject. Written by a noted film reviewer and journalist, this volume is a fascinating A-to-Z historical overview of science fiction in the cinema, from the earliest experiments in silent film in the 1890s to the most recent blockbusters.
Each of the more than 1,300 entries includes the film's vital statistics—title, year released, director, screenwriter, cast, studio, and running time—along with a summary of the film and a critique. Select entries contain additional information, such as anecdotes on the making of the film provided by the cast and crew. Additional coverage includes:
More than 90 black-and-white photographs that capture the most exciting moments in film history
A historical overview of science fiction films at the Oscars®—the winners, the losers, and the overlooked
An appendix citing literary sources for science fiction films
An interview with Frank Herbert, author of Dune, regarding the film adaptation of his landmark novel.