We like to think that we are knowledgeable in movie history, that not many details escape our eagle eyes when it comes to the history of the medium. But as decades pass and we grow distant from the movies of old, our memory can get somewhat fuzzy. Do we really remember all the movies that were released in the past?
No, of course not, we don’t have unlimited memory. That brain space is better used for remembering loved ones, or future projects. As such, we doubt anyone can remember the following movies, at least not off the top of their heads. These are the films forgotten by time.
The Last Chase
Released in 1981, The Last Chase imagined a future where private automobiles were banned. Despite starring Lee Majors and Christopher Makepeace, the film has largely disappeared from popular movie conversations.
The Legend of Billie Jean
This 1985 teen drama developed a cult following but rarely gets mentioned today. Helen Slater stars as a runaway teenager who unexpectedly becomes a symbol of rebellion.
Split Second
Rutger Hauer battled a monstrous creature in flooded future London in this 1992 sci-fi horror film. Despite its unusual premise and memorable atmosphere, it remains largely forgotten outside genre circles.
Runaway
Long before modern fears about artificial intelligence, Runaway featured killer robots and high-tech crime. The 1984 thriller starred Tom Selleck but never achieved lasting mainstream recognition.
Night of the Comet
A comet wipes out most of humanity in this quirky 1984 science-fiction comedy. While beloved by cult movie fans, it remains surprisingly obscure compared to other post-apocalyptic classics.
Cherry 2000
Set in a strange future, Cherry 2000 follows a man searching for a replacement android companion. The 1987 film mixes science fiction, romance, and adventure in ways few remember today.
Brainstorm
This 1983 science-fiction film stars Christopher Walken and Natalie Wood. It explored technology capable of recording human experiences, but its troubled production often overshadows discussion of the movie itself.
The Final Countdown
A modern aircraft carrier is mysteriously transported back to 1941 in this 1980 science-fiction film. Despite an intriguing premise and a devoted fanbase, it rarely appears in mainstream discussions.
Solarbabies
Roller-skating teenagers battle an oppressive regime in this unusual 1986 science-fiction adventure. Despite featuring several future stars, the movie remains one of the decade’s strangest forgotten curiosities.
The Black Hole
Disney’s ambitious 1979 science-fiction epic arrived between the success of Star Wars and the explosion of 1980s sci-fi films. Today, it is often overlooked despite its impressive visuals.
Enemy Mine
This 1985 science-fiction drama tells the story of two enemy soldiers stranded together on an alien world. Critics have reassessed it positively, but many modern audiences have never heard of it.
The Manhattan Project
Released in 1986, this thriller follows a teenager who steals plutonium to build a nuclear bomb for a science fair. The premise alone deserves more attention than it receives.
Ice Pirates
Part comedy, part science fiction adventure, Ice Pirates offered a deliberately goofy take on space opera storytelling. It has developed a cult audience but remains largely forgotten by mainstream viewers.
My Science Project
A mysterious device from a military base unleashes chaos in this 1985 teen science-fiction comedy. Once a frequent cable television staple, it has largely faded from public memory.
The Philadelphia Experiment
Based loosely on a famous conspiracy theory, this 1984 science-fiction film follows sailors accidentally transported through time. It enjoyed modest success but is rarely discussed today outside cult-film communities.
