12 Most Underrated 2000s Sci-Fi Movies

12. The Cell

Starring Jennifer Lopez and the eternally underrated Vincent D’Onofrio of Full Metal Jacket fame, this twisted sci-fi thriller from visionary director Tarsem Singh may have been greenlit with the hopes of creating another Silence of the Lambs clone like 1995’s uninspired but accurately titled Copycat.

However the resulting film is instead an endlessly inventive and visually enthralling sci-fi nightmare, merging imaginary futuristic technology with a terrifying trip inside the mind of a troubled serial killer hunted by Lopez’ conflicted cop.

Filled with some unforgettable imagery, this pulse-pounding headf*** mystery is well worth seeking out—though fair warning, this trip is only recommended for the strong of stomach. Ever seen a horse split in six? Singh's visuals are, er, an acquired taste.