10 Movies & Shows Like Creator (1985)

Description: A mind-bending sci-fi horror film that delves into the limits of human consciousness and the terrifying consequences of experimenting with altered states of being.

Fact: The film's hallucinatory sequences were inspired by real-life sensory deprivation experiments. The special effects were achieved using a combination of practical effects and early CGI.

Description: A psychological horror film that explores telepathy and the dangers of unchecked mental powers, featuring intense and graphic scenes of psychic violence.

Fact: The infamous head explosion scene was achieved using a special effects technique involving a plaster head filled with fake blood and explosives. The film's score was composed using early synthesizers.

Description: A neo-noir science fiction film that delves into themes of identity, humanity, and the ethical implications of creating life, featuring a visually stunning dystopian future.

Fact: The film initially underperformed at the box office but later became a cult classic. The Voight-Kampff test used in the movie was inspired by real psychological tests.

Description: A chilling sci-fi horror film that explores paranoia and the fear of the unknown, as a shape-shifting alien infiltrates an isolated research team.

Fact: The film's practical effects were so advanced that they still hold up today. The dog used in the film was actually a wolf hybrid.

Description: A groundbreaking sci-fi adventure that explores the digital world and the blurring line between reality and virtual existence, featuring innovative visual effects for its time.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use extensive computer-generated imagery (CGI). The light cycles were inspired by a classic arcade game called 'Snake.'

Description: A sci-fi thriller that explores the potential of technology to record and playback human experiences, raising ethical questions about the nature of reality and consciousness.

Fact: The film was one of the last projects of special effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull. The virtual reality sequences were groundbreaking for their time.

Description: A surreal horror film that examines the impact of media and technology on the human mind, blending body horror with a critique of television's influence.

Fact: The film's special effects were created by Rick Baker, who also worked on 'An American Werewolf in London.' The movie was banned in several countries due to its graphic content.

Description: A science fiction thriller that explores the consequences of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, blending action with deep philosophical questions about humanity and machines.

Fact: The iconic line 'I'll be back' was improvised by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film's budget was so tight that many scenes were shot in abandoned buildings to save money.

Description: A body horror film that delves into the terrifying consequences of scientific experimentation and the gradual transformation of a man into a monstrous hybrid.

Fact: The special effects were so realistic that some audience members reportedly fainted during screenings. The film's makeup took over four hours to apply each day.

Description: A cyberpunk action film that examines the merging of man and machine, corporate greed, and the loss of humanity in a crime-ridden dystopia.

Fact: The suit worn by RoboCop weighed over 50 pounds and was extremely uncomfortable for the actor. The film's satirical commercials were inspired by real 1980s advertisements.