Kanopy makes movies available to all. Kanopy is a streaming service that is available to anyone who is a student or owns a library card. Owning a library card is free, so, if you don’t have one already, go pick up a library card from your local library and get watching these interesting Sci-Fi movies.

Metropolis

1927

2hr 28min

Metropolis is perhaps one of the most influential films of all time. A silent film that paved the way for sci-fi movies today. Movies like Blade Runner, Hunger Games, and 2001: A Space Odyssey are all heavily inspired by Metropolis. 

Metropolis takes place in 2026. Speaking on class disparities between the working class and the rich. With amazing visuals of its time and a riveting story it’s definitely worth taking a look.

Eraserhead

1977

1hr 29min

Directed by David Lynch, Eraserhead is a odd and strange film that has caught the eye of many people. The movie has many interpretations, but the idea is the same. Henry is left alone to care for his baby. But he has an eye out for a beautiful girl who lives across the hall from him. With many unusual encounters with this women we are left questioning if any of this is real.

Apollo 18

2011

1hr 26min

During the end of the space race, Apollo 18 was sent out with three American astronauts who never came back. In found-footage of the exhibition, we find out what happed to Apollo 18. With eerie sights and unknown monsters, this thrilling movie is a must see for horror fanatics.