10 Movies & Shows Like Timebomb (1991)

Description: A post-apocalyptic action film set in a lawless future where society has collapsed, focusing on a lone lawman's struggle against violent gangs in a world running out of resources.

Fact: The film was shot on a shoestring budget with many stunts performed by the crew. It holds the Guinness World Record for most profitable film for many years.

Description: A gritty sci-fi action film set in a crime-ridden future where Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison, focusing on a lone antihero navigating a dangerous urban wasteland.

Fact: The film's iconic protagonist Snake Plissken was originally written as a much older character. The movie's dark tone influenced many future cyberpunk works.

Description: A neo-noir science fiction film exploring themes of identity and humanity in a dystopian future, featuring stunning visual design of a decaying urban landscape.

Fact: The film initially underperformed at the box office but later became a cult classic. It features one of the first uses of the 'Voight-Kampff' test concept in cinema.

Description: A science fiction thriller about a relentless cybernetic assassin from the future, featuring intense chase sequences and themes of fate versus free will.

Fact: The film's low budget forced creative solutions, like using simple red lighting for the Terminator's point-of-view shots. The iconic endoskeleton was made from stop-motion animation.

Description: A violent cyberpunk action film set in a crime-ridden Detroit where a mortally wounded policeman is transformed into a cyborg law enforcer, exploring themes of identity and corporate corruption.

Fact: The film's satirical commercials were originally longer but were cut for time. RoboCop's visor was inspired by a Japanese anime character design.

Description: A dystopian action thriller set in a future where criminals are forced to participate in a deadly game show for public entertainment, blending high-stakes survival with social commentary.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Stephen King, written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. It features one of the earliest uses of CGI in a feature film.

Description: A high-energy sci-fi action film that blurs the line between reality and implanted memories, set in a futuristic world with advanced technology and corporate control.

Fact: The film's special effects included groundbreaking techniques for the zero-gravity scene. It was one of the most expensive films made at the time of its release.

Description: A sci-fi action comedy set in a sanitized future where a cryogenically frozen cop must adapt to a seemingly perfect society to stop a criminal from the past.

Fact: The film predicted several future technologies including voice-controlled smart homes. All restaurants in the future scenes are Taco Bell due to a corporate joke.

Description: A dystopian action film set in a violent future metropolis where law enforcement officers serve as judge, jury, and executioner, featuring intense urban combat sequences.

Fact: The film's production design was heavily influenced by 2000 AD comics. It features one of the first major uses of digital face replacement technology for the villain's reveal.

Description: A visually stunning sci-fi adventure set in a vibrant future New York, combining action, humor, and a race against time to save humanity from destruction.

Fact: The film's elaborate costumes were designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier. It features one of cinema's first fully CGI-rendered characters in a major role.