Tag: James Cameron

The Terminator

The Terminator

dir. James Cameron (1984)

Film poster: The Terminator (1984)

Though irrevocably lodged in the 1980s, the original Terminator nevertheless stands up well as a nightmarish SF thriller. The final effects are a bit ropey but Hamilton, Biehn and Schwarzenegger nail their roles, allowing James Cameron’s straightforward plot to carry the day.

Mardoc

Mardoc

by Ronald A. McQueen (Hale, 1981)

McQueen_Mardoc

Unintentionally reactivated by a corrupt corporate government, a genetically engineered sleeper agent (think James Cameron’s Dark Angel) sets out to topple the established order. McQueen’s novel is a curious yet memorable mix of SF politics and super-powered insurgency. Intriguing, though plainly written.

 

 

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