Top Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Movies and Their Influence on Pop Culture

Blade Runner is a foundational cyberpunk film that explores themes of humanity and artificial intelligence, influencing numerous other works in the genre.

eXistenZ delves into virtual reality and the blurring of lines between the physical and digital worlds, typical of cyberpunk's exploration of technology's impact on humanity.

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This sequel expands on the original's themes, offering a visually stunning exploration of what it means to be human.

Strange Days combines elements of film noir with cyberpunk themes, exploring the intersection of technology and human experience.

Dredd offers a gritty, action-packed take on the cyberpunk genre, focusing on law enforcement in a dystopian society.

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RoboCop critiques corporate greed and technological overreach, embodying the cyberpunk themes of social commentary and dystopian futures.

An early influence on the cyberpunk genre, THX 1138 explores themes of rebellion and control in a futuristic society.

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The Matrix revolutionized action sequences and explored the concept of a simulated reality, heavily influencing both sci-fi and action genres.

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This anime classic delves into existential questions about humanity and technology, inspiring films like The Matrix.

Akira is a seminal work in Japanese cyberpunk, known for its stunning visuals and exploration of psychic powers in a post-apocalyptic world.

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