Cyberpunk Cinema

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Hi everyone,

I'm surprised we don't already have a thread on Cyberpunk! Anywho, here we go!

Cyberpunk is, basically, a stylish post-modern take on the sci-fi genre that merges high, futuristic technology with low life struggles!

So, think Matrix, The Terminator, Ghost In The Shell and of course Akira (click here to see it on the big screen for it's 25th anniversary!)

What are some of the greatest cyberpunk movies? Are you a big cyberpunk fan?




Share your thoughts below...

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Japanese Cyberpunk such as the Tetsuo films, Pinocchio 964 and Rubber's Lover immediately spring to mind, for me.

There is something glorious to behold in all that Japanese madness and beautiful cinematography...

Tetsuo:


Pinocchio 964:


Rubber's Lover:

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Tetsuo is a superb movie, BE! I can't say I've seen Pinocchio 964 but from that image it looks pretty crazy...

[Nordicdusk]

Whats rubber lover like ? The name alone peaks my interest.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Whats rubber lover like ? The name alone peaks my interest.

'Strange' would be the best word to describe it

It's a Japanese art film, so that in itself should warn off anyone looking for a cognitive narrative. From the same director as Pinnochio 964, it's less fractured than the aforementioned film, but consists of an array of graphically violent and sometimes psychedelic visuals all in glorious black and white, as we follow a group of scientists who are conducting experiments on human guinea-pigs, which include sensory deprivation and mind altering drugs.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Would Blade Runner count as Cyberpunk?

I found Perfect Creature to be quite enjoyable.

[Nordicdusk]

Cheers B-E sounds great is it easily available. Im at work at the minute so using phone so cant check .

As for films id say Blade Runner, Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Dark City.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Cheers B-E sounds great is it easily available. Im at work at the minute so using phone so cant check.

No problem. It's definitely an 'acquired taste'.

The only current release of it I know of, is the US Unearthed DVD.

It can be picked up on Amazon marketplace used & new from £6.85.

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

No problem. It's definitely an 'acquired taste'.

The only current release of it I know of, is the US Unearthed DVD.

It can be picked up on Amazon marketplace used & new from £6.85.

Thats great ill have a look when i get home might try orfer it at the weekend im looking forward to seeing it now. Ill do a little review when i get it. Well my version of a review anyway which wont much too look forward too

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Thats great ill have a look when i get home might try orfer it at the weekend im looking forward to seeing it now. Ill do a little review when i get it. Well my version of a review anyway which wont much too look forward too

I'd be interested in reading your thoughts on it, no matter how brief