10 Great Sci-Fi Horror Movies (No One Ever Talks About)

10. The Keep

Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s strange and underrated The Keep has the impressive distinction of crossing more genres than most filmmakers attempt in an entire career. A WWII war film/supernatural horror/sci-fi thriller/adventure film, this unique and interesting eighties effort deserves a revival, particularly given the lukewarm reception it received upon initial release.

Originally a 210 minute epic, the film was trimmed to a taut, tense 96 minutes runtime by a concerned studio.

The film's admittedly convoluted and heavily cut story follows a set of Nazi troops who awaken an ancient and powerful paranormal force whilst setting up camp in the titular keep, foolishly attempting to move a sacred talisman. What follows is a suspenseful, unpredictable dark fairy tale whose enduring influence can be seen in everything from Guillermo del Toro's critically adored Pan's Labyrinth to 2018's trashy dumb fun Nazi-zombie horror Overlord.

With a score from synth pop icons Tangerine Dream and a cast that includes the likes of Gabriel Byrne and Ian McKellen, this one is a must-see often-overlooked classic for fans of horror, sci-fi, war films, thrillers...