Top Sci-Fi Action Thrills of 2012: Zombieware to Justice League
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The BayMovie · 2012 · 84m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn July 2009, a devastating event struck the peaceful seaside town of Claridge, Maryland. Two million fish washed up on the shore, followed by a thousand blackbirds falling from the sky. The authorities concealed the truth about the tragedy that resulted in over 700 deaths. Three years later, a reporter's footage exposes the cover-up: a deadly parasitic outbreak. Told through iPhone videos, 911 calls, webcams, and other personal recordings, *The Bay* documents 24 hours of terror in Claridge from the perspective of those who lived through it – a chilling story of a community overwhelmed by unimaginable horror.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
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Justice League: DoomMovie · 2012 · 77m · Action, Animation, Science FictionThis film adapts Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage obtains confidential files Batman has gathered on the Justice League, learning the heroes' individual vulnerabilities.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4
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Upside DownMovie · 2012 · 104m · Romance, Science Fiction, DramaIn a world with twin planets featuring reversed gravity, a young man faces prejudice between the planets and challenges the laws of physics as he tries to find the woman he loves. This visually stunning romantic adventure asks: can love overcome even the strongest forces?Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
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Marvel One-Shot: Item 47Movie · 2012 · 12m · Science Fiction, Action, FantasyBenny and Claire, a couple struggling financially, discover a discarded Chitauri weapon known as 'Item 47'.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4
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DetentionMovie · 2012 · 93m · Horror, Comedy, Science FictionAt Grizzly Lake High, a killer known as Cinderhella targets the students. Trapped together during detention, a group of female students must work together to survive.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6
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WombMovie · 2010 · 111m · Romance, Science FictionDriven by an all-consuming love, a woman brings to life a clone of her deceased partner. The film follows her as he grows from infancy into adulthood, confronting the inevitable challenges of her deeply controversial choice.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 7
Robot & FrankMovie · 2012 · 89m · Science Fiction, Comedy, DramaFrank, a grumpy widower, lives a solitary life centered around his daily trips to the library, where he shares a friendly connection with the librarian. His adult children, worried about him, purchase a caretaker robot. Frank is hesitant at first but gradually comes to appreciate the robot's help with things like meals and housework. He starts to see the robot as a companion. With this new assistance, Frank rediscovers his enthusiasm for his past, unconventional work – for good or ill.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
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Atlas Shrugged: Part IIMovie · 2012 · 112m · Drama, Science Fiction, MysteryRailroad executive Dagny Taggart and steel magnate Henry Rearden urgently seek out the inventor of a groundbreaking motor as the U.S. government expands its control over the country's economy.Stream onIMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3
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AntiviralMovie · 2012 · 110m · Science Fiction, HorrorSyd March works at a clinic offering injections of live viruses derived from illnesses of famous people to devoted fans. After contracting the disease that killed pop star Hannah Geist, Syd becomes hunted by collectors and her zealous admirers. To avoid a similar end, he must uncover the truth behind her death.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0
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All Star SupermanMovie · 2011 · 76m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionLex Luthor makes his final attempt to destroy Superman. He succeeds in poisoning Superman with solar radiation, and the hero is fading. With time running out, Superman must reveal his secret identity to Lois Lane and battle Luthor one last time.Stream on - 11
GrabbersMovie · 2012 · 94m · Science Fiction, Comedy, ThrillerA dark presence arrives off the coast of Ireland, disturbing the peaceful fishing village of Erin Island. Fishermen disappear, followed by the discovery of whale carcasses on the shore. When murders begin, two unlikely police officers – a troubled alcoholic and his disciplined new partner – must defend the town from giant, tentacled aliens that feed on the inhabitants. They find their only advantage is alcohol, and survival depends on everyone getting extremely drunk to fight back.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
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Ghost Recon: AlphaMovie · 2012 · 24m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn Ghost Recon: Alpha, a team led by Ghost Leader goes undercover at a Russian depot during a trade between a general and an unidentified individual.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 13
The EndMovie · 2012 · 93m · Drama, Thriller, Science FictionAfter years apart, a group of friends reunites at a mountain house, haunted by a shared history. On their first night together, a mysterious event occurs, trapping them in isolation.Stream onIMDb 5.0TMDB 5.0
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Superman vs. The EliteMovie · 2012 · 76m · Science Fiction, Animation, ActionSuperman struggles to maintain his principles as a new, more brutal team of superheroes emerges, dismissing his hopeful approach to heroism.Stream on - 15
ExtractedMovie · 2012 · 85m · Science Fiction, ThrillerThomas Jacobs develops technology that allows him to experience people's memories firsthand. Despite his ethical reservations, he agrees to enter the mind of a heroin addict to determine if the addict committed a crime. A malfunction traps Jacobs' consciousness within the addict's mind, where he remains for over four years. He eventually discovers a way to potentially escape.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 16
Doomsday BookMovie · 2012 · 113m · Science Fiction, Fantasy, DramaA virus devastates Seoul, turning the city into a zombie-infested ruin in 'A Brave New World'. In 'The Heavenly Creature', a robot achieves enlightenment while working at a temple, but its creators view this as a danger to humanity. Finally, in 'Happy Birthday', a young girl orders a billiard ball online for her father, just as a meteor approaches Earth, prompting widespread panic and a rush to underground shelters.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1
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Battlestar Galactica: Blood & ChromeMovie · 2012 · 91m · Science Fiction, TV Movie, ActionTen years into the Cylon War, Ensign William Adama joins the fleet, but is assigned to a freighter instead of a fighter. His co-pilot, nearing civilian life, isn't thrilled about flying a rookie. Their mission: transport a civilian scientist. But soon after departure, they receive new, undisclosed orders, sending them into Cylon-controlled space. Adama is eager, though the situation proves far more complicated than it appears.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
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Doctor Who: The SnowmenMovie · 2012 · 60m · TV Movie, Adventure, Science FictionThe Doctor has settled in Victorian London, wanting no part in humanity's problems. But when a governess named Clara uncovers a dangerous scheme – including the mysterious death of her former employer in ice and the involvement of a shadowy figure known as Dr. Simeon, who commands creatures made of living snow – she realizes she needs the Doctor's help. Adding to the intrigue, Clara bears a striking resemblance to Oswin Oswald, a woman the Doctor previously witnessed die in a Dalek prison.Stream on - 19
The WallMovie · 2012 · 104m · Science Fiction, DramaA woman suddenly finds herself completely isolated when an invisible wall appears, cutting off the countryside from all people. With her faithful dog Lynx, she enters a world free from human influence, where nature reigns supreme.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
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The History of Future FolkMovie · 2012 · 86m · Comedy, Science Fiction, MusicAn alien, planning to take Earth for his people before a comet destroys their home planet, changes his mind after hearing human music. He chooses to live among humans instead of eliminating them. However, another alien is dispatched to find and kill him.Stream on - 21
Resident Evil: RetributionMovie · 2012 · 95m · Action, Horror, Science FictionThe Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus has transformed the world's population into flesh-eating creatures. Alice, humanity’s last hope, awakens in Umbrella’s secret facility and begins to uncover her mysterious past as she explores its depths. Searching for those responsible for the outbreak, Alice travels from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C., and Moscow. Her journey leads to a shocking revelation that challenges everything she believes. With new allies and old friends, Alice must fight to survive and escape a world on the verge of destruction. The clock is ticking.Stream onIMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8
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State of EmergencyMovie · 2012 · 90m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA chemical plant explosion unleashes a deadly toxin on a small town. Shortly after the leak, residents begin to mutate, prompting a military quarantine and trapping survivors within the hazardous zone. The story follows Jim, a young man in the quarantined area, as he tries to escape the mutated inhabitants – flesh-eating zombies – in his fight for freedom.Stream on - 23
A Little Bit ZombieMovie · 2012 · 87m · Science Fiction, Comedy, HorrorA quiet HR manager becomes infected with a virus that triggers a powerful craving for brains. He struggles to control his new urges while also navigating the demands of his future wife.Stream on - 24
ChronicleMovie · 2012 · 84m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerThree high school students stumble upon a remarkable discovery that awakens strange, uncontrollable powers within them. As they struggle to master these abilities and exploit them, their lives become increasingly chaotic, and their inner darkness begins to emerge.Stream on - 25
The Amazing Spider-ManMovie · 2012 · 136m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionPeter Parker, a high school student who was raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May after his parents disappeared, is searching for his identity. He finds a mysterious briefcase belonging to his father, launching him on a quest to uncover the truth about his parents' past. This leads him to Oscorp and Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former colleague. As Spider-Man, Peter finds himself facing Connors' transformation into The Lizard, forcing him to make difficult choices about how to use his powers and decide his future as a hero.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
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PrometheusMovie · 2012 · 124m · Science Fiction, Mystery, HorrorA group of explorers find evidence of humanity's beginnings on Earth, setting them on a quest to the farthest reaches of space. There, they face a frightening conflict to protect the survival of humankind.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6
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Journey 2: The Mysterious IslandMovie · 2012 · 94m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionSean Anderson teams up with his mother's boyfriend for a quest to locate his grandfather, believed to be lost on an island shrouded in legend.Stream on - 28
The Hunger GamesMovie · 2012 · 142m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionIn a bleak future, the ruling Capitol demands that each district offer two young people to fight to the death in a televised event. A girl steps forward to volunteer in her sister's place, initiating a desperate fight for survival and a challenge to the Capitol's authority.Stream on - 29
Men in Black 3Movie · 2012 · 106m · Action, Comedy, Science FictionAgents J and K are back…in time. J has encountered strange things during his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing has puzzled him as much as his quiet partner. When K’s life and the planet's future are threatened, Agent J must travel back in time to fix things. J uncovers secrets about the universe that K has kept hidden, and he teams up with a young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and humanity's future.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5
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BattleshipMovie · 2012 · 131m · Thriller, Action, AdventureAfter humanity sends a radio signal into space, they receive a response from "Planet G." Several alien ships land in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a weapons officer on the USS John Paul Jones, is part of an international naval force that is now Earth's last defense against a powerful and hostile alien enemy. As they battle the invaders, Hopper struggles to meet the expectations of his brother and his fiancée's father, an Admiral.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9
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John CarterMovie · 2012 · 132m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionJohn Carter, a battle-hardened former military captain, is mysteriously transported to the strange and distant planet of Barsoom (Mars). He finds himself unwillingly drawn into a massive conflict. The planet is on the verge of destruction, and Carter must rediscover his strength as he realizes the fate of Barsoom and its inhabitants now depends on him.Stream on - 32
Total RecallMovie · 2012 · 118m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerDoug Quaid, a factory worker, chooses a virtual reality vacation from the company Rekall, selecting implanted memories of a life as a spy. The simulation malfunctions, leaving Quaid with false memories and a new identity. He is now a fugitive pursued by the authorities and finds himself partnering with a rebel fighter to challenge the oppressive Chancellor Cohaagen.Stream on - 33
LooperMovie · 2012 · 118m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn 2044, time travel is still a distant dream, but it will arrive in three decades. When organized crime wants someone eliminated, they send their target into the past, where a hired gun named Joe awaits to finish the job. Joe is thriving financially until the mob decides to end the cycle by sending Joe's future self back in time for assassination.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9
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Cloud AtlasMovie · 2012 · 172m · Drama, Science FictionCloud Atlas presents six interconnected stories set across centuries, from the 19th century to a far-future post-apocalyptic world. It explores how the choices people make resonate through time, influencing one another across generations. The narrative blends action, mystery, and romance as it follows one soul's transformation from villain to hero, and how a single act of kindness sparks a revolution centuries later. This film is based on the acclaimed novel by David Mitchell and directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.Stream on - 35
The AvengersMovie · 2012 · 143m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureWhen a new, unforeseen threat endangers global safety, Nick Fury, director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., must assemble a team to avert disaster. A worldwide search for capable individuals ensues.Stream on - 36
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoMovie · 2012 · 96m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionFourteen years after a devastating event called Third Impact, Shinji Ikari wakes up in a world he barely recognizes. He hasn't aged, and much of the Earth is in ruins. NERV, the organization he once worked for, is gone, and those he saved now distrust him. He finds an unlikely ally in the mysterious Kaworu Nagisa, and together they continue to battle the angels, discovering the fight is far from over – even when it means confronting former allies. The characters grapple with internal struggles alongside the ongoing battles, leading towards a potential global catastrophe.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2 - 37
DreddMovie · 2012 · 96m · Action, Science FictionIn a bleak future America, a ruthless drug dealer named Ma-Ma threatens to seize control of the city with a dangerous new substance. The only hope lies with the Judges, an elite police force that acts as judge, jury, and enforcer, dispensing swift and brutal justice. Even Judge Dredd, the force's top officer, finds that stopping Ma-Ma proves more challenging than anticipated in this adaptation of the acclaimed comic series.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1Movie · 2012 · 76m · Science Fiction, Action, AnimationBatman has been absent from Gotham City for a decade. A new type of criminal is plaguing the city, compelling the 55-year-old Bruce Wayne to return as Batman. However, can he still effectively combat crime in this evolving world?Stream on - 39
Universal Soldier: Day of ReckoningMovie · 2012 · 113m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerFollowing the brutal murder of his wife and daughter during a home invasion, John, a grieving widower, is relentlessly hunted by an army of Universal Soldiers. These soldiers are led by a mysterious figure who claims to be able to break their programming and free them from their control.Stream on - 40
Safety Not GuaranteedMovie · 2012 · 86m · Comedy, Romance, Science FictionThree magazine workers accept an assignment: interview a man who advertised in a classifieds section looking for someone to travel through time with him.Stream on - 41
Girl vs. MonsterMovie · 2012 · 88m · Family, Comedy, Science FictionWhen Skylar accidentally unleashes creatures from a hidden containment chamber, she discovers her parents are monster hunters. Now, she and her tech-savvy friends must recapture the escaped monsters and protect her parents from their vengeful attack.Stream onIMDb 5.4TMDB 6.3
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The DivideMovie · 2012 · 122m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerAfter a nuclear strike, a group of survivors huddle in the basement of their apartment building for days. Confined and facing dwindling resources, fear begins to erode their relationships.Stream on - 43
The WatchMovie · 2012 · 102m · Comedy, Action, Science FictionFour ordinary suburban men meet weekly as a way to break from their routine. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a secret: their town is secretly populated by aliens disguised as normal people. Now, they must fight to protect their community – and the planet – from the aliens' plan for complete takeover.Stream on - 44
Iron SkyMovie · 2012 · 93m · Action, Comedy, Science FictionAt the close of World War II, a hidden Nazi space program escaped destruction by relocating to the far side of the Moon. For seventy years, they have worked in complete secrecy, building a colossal space fortress and a large fleet of flying saucers.Stream on - 45
LockoutMovie · 2012 · 95m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn the near future, *Lockout* centers on a former government agent wrongly imprisoned. His only path to freedom is a perilous mission: rescuing the President's daughter from a riot of convicts at a high-security space prison.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
