10 Recent Sci-Fi Movies You Probably Haven't Seen

10. In The Shadow Of The Moon

Available on: Netflix

In the Shadow of the Moon begins with a cop called Locke whose night patrol starts like any other night. But when three random people across the city suddenly die after their brains melt from the inside, Locke can't make heads or tails over what killed them. For the next 20 years, he obsesses over the case, unaware his actions will shape the world's future.

If you went into this film cold, you wouldn't have the slightest clue you were watching sci-fi. Until the end, the story plays out like a detective thriller. But as the science-fiction qualities slowly but surely seep into the plot, you realise what Locke is dealing with is far from ordinary police work.

Like most great mysteries, In the Shadow of the Moon has a perfect balance of not revealing too much until the climax while simultaneously maintaining intrigue from the opening scene. Even though the film deals with some complex scientific concepts and profound theories, it focuses on Locke's struggle above all else, giving the viewer a deeper connection to the story.