Science Fiction Double Feature Lyrics
Discover the classic science fiction movies referenced in the iconic Science Fiction Double Feature opening song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This cult anthem name-drops legendary sci-fi and horror films from the golden age of B-movies, including The Day the Earth Stood Still, Flash Gordon, The Invisible Man, and Forbidden Planet. Relive the golden era of sci-fi cinema that inspired Richard O'Brien's legendary musical. Explore these timeless classics with ratings, reviews, and trailers.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
100 min
Sci-Fi, Musical
The cult classic musical where the Science Fiction Double Feature song originates, featuring Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Directed by Jim Sharman
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
92 min
Sci-Fi, Drama
Referenced in the lyrics: an alien and his robot Gort deliver a powerful ultimatum to the people of Earth.
Directed by Robert Wise
Flash Gordon (1980)
111 min
Sci-Fi, Adventure
The legendary space hero battles Ming the Merciless in this campy, colorful, and beloved sci-fi adventure.
Directed by Mike Hodges
Forbidden Planet (1956)
98 min
Sci-Fi, Adventure
A starship crew investigates a lost colony and encounters a scientist, his daughter, and a deadly invisible force.
Directed by Fred M. Wilcox
The Invisible Man (2020)
124 min
Sci-Fi, Horror
A modern take on H.G. Wells' classic: a woman suspects her abusive ex has found a way to become invisible.
Directed by Leigh Whannell
The Fly (1986)
96 min
Sci-Fi, Horror
A scientist's teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong when a fly enters the pod, fusing their DNA.
Directed by David Cronenberg
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
115 min
Sci-Fi, Horror
Alien spores replace humans with emotionless duplicates in this terrifying remake of the 1956 classic.
Directed by Philip Kaufman
The Thing (1982)
109 min
Sci-Fi, Horror
An Antarctic research team discovers a shape-shifting alien that perfectly imitates any living organism.
Directed by John Carpenter
The Blob (1988)
95 min
Sci-Fi, Horror
A meteorite brings a gelatinous alien creature to a small town, consuming everything in its path.
Directed by Chuck Russell
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
79 min
Sci-Fi, Horror
A scientific expedition in the Amazon encounters a prehistoric amphibious creature lurking in a lagoon.
Directed by Jack Arnold