The making of Independence Day at 30: ‘I panicked and raced to set to rewrite’

The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequel ...

The 5 Types of Aliens People Most Frequently Say They See

From the Greys to the Nordics, these aliens appear frequently across abduction stories and science fiction tales.

6 '80s sci-fi movies with better special effects than most modern films

From The Thing to Blade Runner, Aliens to Tron, these ’80s sci-fi classics prove practical effects can still outshine modern ...

‘Monster Maker’ Doc To Profile Legendary Stan Winston, Special Effects Master Behind ‘Aliens,’ ‘Predator,’ ‘Terminator,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ & More

Special effects master Stan Winston, who created the creatures in 'The Terminator,' 'Predator' & 'Jurassic Park,' is the ...

The 10 Sci-Fi Movies With the Best Special Effects, Ranked

Sci-fi movies with particularly amazing special effects include classics like The Empire Strikes Back, Blade Runner, and ...