The History of Sci-Fi Cinema Part IV - The 1980s & 90s

In a nutshell, here is the difference between the 70s and 80s:

COMMON THEMES

of Science Fiction of the 80s & 90s

danger of technology/computers

escapist/entertainment value





dangers of commercialism and corporate attitudes

TYPICAL STYLES

of Science Fiction of the 80s & 90s

spectacle, animation/digital technologies, and visual detail

QUINTESSENTIAL TONES

of Science Fiction of the 80s & 90s

action/adventure oriented




focus on pathos - emotional connection between audience and characters





Family audience oriented