What Should The Next Science Fiction Monster Be?

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SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers on the need for innovative science fiction monsters, with participants referencing iconic creatures from films like "Alien," "Tremors," and "Species." Suggestions include a black hole beast that consumes everything in its path and a race of gigantic aliens that could metaphorically eat Earth. The conversation highlights the challenge of creating original monsters in a genre that has seen many iterations of similar concepts, emphasizing the importance of fresh ideas in sci-fi storytelling.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of classic science fiction films, particularly "Alien" and "Tremors."
  • Familiarity with common sci-fi monster tropes and their evolution.
  • Knowledge of narrative techniques in horror and science fiction genres.
  • Awareness of cultural references in sci-fi, such as the "Flying Spaghetti Monster" and "Event Horizon."
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the impact of "Alien" on modern sci-fi horror narratives.
  • Explore the concept of black holes in popular media and their representation in film.
  • Investigate the evolution of sci-fi monsters in literature and film, focusing on originality.
  • Examine the role of humor and absurdity in sci-fi monster creation, as seen in discussions about "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes."
USEFUL FOR

Writers, filmmakers, and science fiction enthusiasts looking to innovate within the genre, as well as fans of classic sci-fi films seeking to understand the evolution of monster archetypes.

  • #31
No contest. The woman wins by giving them all The Look.
 
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  • #32
hmmm, The female mind... sounds sci-fi-ish to me.
 
  • #33
hypnagogue said:
Here we see the black hole monster being thwarted by a cute, disembodied kitten head.
What's that thing on the black hole monster's chest? The time travel spiral from Austin Powers?
 
  • #34
zoobyshoe said:
What's that thing on the black hole monster's chest? The time travel spiral from Austin Powers?
They're obviously gravity waves or some type of hypnosis device.
 
  • #35
An attack of an pure force super creature power by but detached from some super brained people on a science forum.
 
  • #36
wolram said:
An attack of an pure force super creature power by but detached from some super brained people on a science forum.
That's kinda like Forbidden Planet.
 
  • #37
hypnagogue said:
Here we see the black hole monster being thwarted by a cute, disembodied kitten head.


Evil but cute son of Cheshire cat meets black hole monster in wonderland. Now that i'd like to see!
 
  • #38
Hmmm, who's side is the mad hatter on?
 
  • #39
Smurf said:
Hmmm, who's side is the mad hatter on?
He would have to be the physicist responsible for creating the black hole monster. I think it happened during a hypnagogic state when he was thinking about the density of mercury and the hole, or interior cavity, of a hat. From this, and his madness, the thought form of the black hole monster emerged.
 
  • #40
It should be sexy though, the thought of being killed by a sexy monster
aint to bad, you could model it on a few around here :rolleyes: :devil:
 
  • #41
zoobyshoe said:
You prolly never saw Bambi meets Godzilla.
And leave us not forget the sequel: Bambi's Revenge. Even better.
I think that the next monster should be a seemingly innocuous fellow who can induce haemorrhoids by sheer will-power. (Even better if he runs a Mexican restaurant.)
 
  • #42
I think the next Sci/Fi monster should be my avatar, or danger's
 
  • #43
wolram said:
It should be sexy though, the thought of being killed by a sexy monster
aint to bad, you could model it on a few around here :rolleyes: :devil:
This is the premise of the film Species. If you haven't seen it, I recommend renting it. It's very well done. The first sequal, Species II is almost as good, and worth watching. The third isn't worth it.
 
  • #44
David Brin's books [uplift] have a whole univerce of aliens not just one type
to bad they blew the postman movie one of the few books of Brin's without his
cast of thousands of aliens types

Dolfins and chimps in space is just a good small subplot too
 
  • #45
zoobyshoe said:
This is the premise of the film Species. If you haven't seen it, I recommend renting it. It's very well done. The first sequal, Species II is almost as good, and worth watching. The third isn't worth it.

I would if i had a video machine that worked That number 5 of
star treck would make a good mind generated killing machine. :!)
 
  • #46
Sorry guys. A black hole was already used in Event Horizon as the bad guy.
 
  • #47
what about the Flying Spaghetti Monster?
 
  • #48
myincrediblyfatauntonrollerblades would make a really scary villain.
 
  • #49
He is a good monster. He watches over people with his noodley appendages.
 
  • #50
Entropy said:
Sorry guys. A black hole was already used in Event Horizon as the bad guy.
The black hole monster is not an authentic black hole, just something that roughly mimics one. In fact, there may be several physicists in the film who have constantly to point this out to the media and the public, but people will still keep calling it "the black hole monster."
 
  • #51
How about Shadow People ala Coast to Coast? The only movie I have seen personally that uses something like them is the movie Ghost when the demons come.

Maybe Nanites? Have they use them in a horror flick yet? They could turn people into tech zombies. Or there's always Greg Bear's grey goo scenario but that's just a more indepth version of The Blob really.
 
  • #52
Maybe Nanites?

Oh! Good idea!
 
  • #53
The X-Files had a lot of good monster men thingies that could have been developed into whole movies. There was the stretchy, liver-eating guy, the African ghost guy, and the cancer eating guy, as well as the, sort of, shark-boy in human clothing. They kind of ran through and used up a lot of good ideas on mere one-hour programs.
 
  • #54
No one mentioned Galactus!
 

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