Interested in BioPunk Sci-Fi Watch These 8
Movies
What is Biopunk? It's a�subgenre�of�science
fiction that's derived
from�cyberpunk, but focuses on the implications
of biotechnology rather
than�information technology.
Where in cyberpunk, it's characters are usually
modified with technology
while in a biopunk; individuals are enhanced
by genetic manipulation of
their�chromosomes.
Biopunk started emerging following the discovery
of recombinant DNA
where it typically covers the struggles of
individuals or civilisations, who
are often -with the misuse of biotechnologies:
the product of human
experimentation, profiteering or social control.
So today I thought I would make a video focusing
on BioPunk science fiction
Director David Cronenberg's Biopunk sci-fi
Action horror - eXistenZ
Set in an alternative reality, where society
worships organic game
designers like superstars - to a level where
fanatics actually attempt to
assassinate them. The story follows Allegra
and her novice security guard
who are on the run from these assassins that
want to stop her newest
creation.
eXistenZ is an intriguing thriller that pulls
you deep into a highly strange
universe. Which leaves you asking more and
more questions where it's full
of quirky twists and turns.
It's definitely worth a watch for its creative
use of organic materials and
it's gripping atmosphere of mystery . While
the second half of the movie
does feel a little bit rushed - it's cliff
hanger ending will undoubtedly keep
you guessing.
Director Steven Wang's Biopunk sci-fi Action
thriller - Guyver Dark Hero
Follows Sean Barker who is the unwilling host
to an alien bio-armor known
as the Guyver. Where he is trying to find
out why the Guyver unit forces
him to fight and kill. A lead from Tv - has
him travelling to an
archaeological site, where scientists have
discovered an ancient space
craft. That could hold the secrets of the
Guyver's origin.
The live action version of the anime of the
same name - is a pretty low
budget B-movie but that doesn't stop it from
kicking ass with some pretty
solid fight choreography. While been an ok
representation of the Guyver
series, it has its flaws- however it's still
pretty good.
My biggest problem with the film isn't the
cheesy dialog but the sound design, where
I swear
one of the bad guys sounds like an angry cat.
Director Michael Winterbottom's Biopunk sci-fi
Romance Drama - Code 46
Set in the not-so-distant future, where in
a totalitarian Shanghai; cloning is
a very popular form of procreation. The story
follows an investigator from
Seattle who travels to Shanghai to investigate
a counterfeiter of passports.
Where he ends up the perpetrator of an ethical
crime called a Code 46.
In a future where things are complicated but
not in a conventional way -
This is one of those movies in which the plot
is almost secondary, where
Code 46 works by focusing on the relationship
between its two leads. In
which it's backed by an atmospheric, dark
portrayal of the future.
This is defiantly not a popcorn movie, where
you really have to be in the
right mindset to watch this, otherwise there's
a high chance you just won't
like it.
Director David Cronenberg's Biopunk sci-fi
Horror drama - The fly
Follows Seth Brundle, a self-involved research
scientist, who invites a
science-magazine reporter to his lab. Where
he prepares to demonstrate
his "telepod," which can theoretically transfer
matter through space.
But after one of his experiments goes horribly
wrong, Seth starts to transform
into something not quite human.
One of David Cronenberg's finest works - despite
its slow start, The Fly is a
solid horror that has strongly developed characters
-and great practical
effects that still hold up today. For a movie
about a man fly, surprisingly
enough it has a sad narrative -that focuses
on a tragic love story with
characters that you can relate to. If you
don't mind gore then I strongly
recommend this film.
Director Miguel Sapochnik's Biopunk sci-fi
Crime action - Repo men
Set in the near future where a company called
The Union -has technology
that can extend and improve human lives, by
using sophisticated and
expensive mechanical organs. The catch is
-these life changing artificial
organs can be bought on credit, where if you
can't make your payments on
time, they get repossessed.
With a straight forward plot and some very
graphic scenes, there's
something quite creepy about Repo men -in
that if a corporation could get
away with repossessing organs they'd probably
do it.
With some great action, interesting characters,
and a controversial twist at
the end that could be considered either great
or terrible- this is a fun gory
film that's full of shocks that will have
you thinking about it for many
hours.
Director Roland Emmerich's Biopunk sci-fi
Action adventure - Universal
Soldier
When a nosy reporter investigates a mysterious
team of soldiers with
unusual physical abilities. She decides it's
a good idea to follow them -
where she accidently uncovers their big secret
which is that the army have
been reanimating dead soldiers as obedient
cyborgs.
While the plot is pretty basic and predictable,
that's not necessarily a bad
thing in this case- as it equates to more
action.. while the acting is pretty
bad -Van Damme & Lundgren are perfectly cast
as emotionless cyborgs.
Ok it's not a masterpiece by any stretch but
it's still universally watchable.
As far as silly action movies go Universal
Soldier's action is big, loud and
well choreographed. It's a fun film which
is a must see for people who love
90's action movies.
Director Enki Bilal's Biopunk sci-fi crime
action - Immortal
In the Year 2095 Earth is occupied by genetically
altered humans, aliens and
gods. Where the ancient Egyptian gods have
returned to Earth to cast
judgment on the god Horus. Given only one
week to preserve his
immortality, Horus must find a human host
to help him continue his legacy.
"La Foire aux Immortels"
Based on a graphic novel Gods in Chaos this
film has a great concept where
it's plot pretty intriguing although hard
to follow at times. - while the mix
of animated and real characters does take
some getting used to, it's still a
very stylist and artistic movie. �
But if you hate outdated console�graphics
then I would probably give this a
miss- otherwise it's a very original film
that's worth at least one viewing.
Director Paul W.S. Anderson's Biopunk sci-fi
action horror - Resident evil
The Umbrella corporation, one of the most
powerful companies in the world
has a secret underground lab called "the Hive"
where viral weapons are
made. When the Hive's AI shuts down the facility
for an unknown reason- a
commando team is assigned to infiltrate the
Hive to find out, what exactly
happened.
Very loosely based on the Resident Evil game
franchise - this film is very
fast paced where; a major disaster happens,
all the characters are
introduced and the entire premise of movie
is all explained within the 1st
20 minutes. While it doesn't have the best
acting -it's mindless fun and
jump scares should entertain you, that combined
with a rather elaborate
set design that sets the dark mood well - for
this atmospheric horror.�
Interested in BioPunk Sci-Fi Watch These 8
Movies
