Endangering Science Fiction Film

<p><em>Endangering Science Fiction Film</em> explores the ways in which science fiction film is a dangerous and endangering genre. The collection argues that science fiction's cinematic power rests in its ability to imagine 'Other' worlds that challenge and disturb the lived conditions of the 'real' world as it is presently known to us. From classic films such as <em>2001: A Space Odyssey </em>and <em>Solaris </em>to modern blockbusters including <em>World War Z </em>and <em>Gravity</em> and directors from David Cronenberg to Alfonso Cuarón contributors comment on the way science fiction film engages with dangerous encounters liminal experiences sublime aesthetics and untethers space and time to question the very nature of human existence. With the analysis of a diverse range of films from Europe Asia North and South America <em>Endangering Science Fiction Film</em> offers a uniquely interdisciplinary view of the evolving and dangerous sentiments and sensibility of this genre.</p>