Fantasy for the Ages

The 1980s might be the greatest decade ever for science fiction and fantasy movies. 🚀

From time travel adventures and alien encounters to cyberpunk dystopias and unforgettable action classics, the 80s delivered some of the most influential SFF films ever made.

In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach continue their five-part series exploring the best science fiction and fantasy films by decade. Today we move from the 1970s into the legendary movie decade of the 1980s, where blockbuster sci-fi exploded and some of the most beloved genre films of all time were released.

Jim reveals his personal Top 10 favorite SFF films of the 1980s, and Zach reacts, debates a few picks, and helps celebrate a decade packed with iconic movies.

This is Episode 2 of our 5-part series on the best SFF films of the past five decades.

Coming next:
• The best SFF films of the 1990s
• The best SFF films of the 2000s
• The best SFF films of the 2010s

And we want to hear from you!

👉 What are YOUR favorite science fiction and fantasy films of the 1980s?
👉 Which films should have made Jim’s list?

Let us know in the comments!

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0:00 - Opening
1:38 - Episode Explanation
2:35 - Honorable Mentions
5:26 - Jim’s Top Ten
16:03 - Wrap-up & Conclusion

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The 1970s were the decade that changed science fiction and fantasy movies forever. 🚀

In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach kick off a brand-new five-part series exploring the best SFF films of the past five decades, starting with the decade that gave us space operas, dystopian classics, alien nightmares, and the birth of the modern blockbuster.

Today, Jim reveals his personal Top 10 favorite science fiction and fantasy films of the 1970s, and Zach reacts, challenges a few picks, and helps us celebrate a decade that reshaped genre cinema.

From philosophical sci-fi to giant cultural phenomena, the 1970s delivered some of the most influential films ever made.

Along the way we talk about:
• The rise of the sci-fi blockbuster
• The decade that launched multiple legendary franchises
• Why the late 1970s completely transformed Hollywood
• Which films still hold up today

This is Episode 1 of a 5-part series, so stay tuned as we continue with the best SFF films of the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

And of course—tell us in the comments:

👉 What are YOUR favorite science fiction and fantasy films of the 1970s?
👉 Which films should have made Jim’s list?

If you enjoy exploring great speculative fiction across books, films, and more, be sure to subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages and join our growing community of fans celebrating the worlds we love.

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0:00 - Opening
2:47 - Episode Explanation
4:28 - Honorable Mentions
6:15 - Jim’s Top Ten
16:11 - Wrap-up & Conclusion

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Stephen Graham Jones has tackled zombies, ghosts, slashers, and all kinds of horror staples over the years. So what happens when one of the most inventive voices in modern horror decides to take on vampires?Today I’m reviewing The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, the newest novel from Stephen Graham Jones — a haunting, layered horror story set against the violent expansion of the American West. Blending historical horror, Indigenous history, mystery, and a very unusual take on vampire mythology, this novel might be Jones’ most ambitious and complex book yet.In this episode, I break down the book’s premise, give you a spoiler-lite synopsis, and share seven reasons you might enjoy it (plus a few reasons it might not be for everyone). We’ll talk about the book’s fascinating framing structure, the way it reimagines vampire lore, the historical tragedy of the buffalo hunts, and why Stephen Graham Jones continues to be such a compelling voice in modern horror.This review also marks the end of my recent journey through several of Jones’ novels — and now I’m eagerly awaiting his next book, Off the Reservation, the upcoming sequel to The Only Good Indians.If you enjoy discussions of fantasy, science fiction, and horror from all the ages, make sure to subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages and join the conversation in the comments.Have you read The Buffalo Hunter Hunter yet?Did it work for you? Where does it rank among Stephen Graham Jones’ books?Let’s talk about it.Thank you to all our Patreon supporters for helping make the channel possible. Wouldn’t want to do this without you!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#StephenGrahamJones #TheBuffaloHunterHunter #HorrorBooks #BookReview #HorrorFiction #VampireBooks #HistoricalHorror #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #SpeculativeFiction #HorrorReaders #NewHorrorBooks #BookRecommendationsWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Buffalo Hunter Hunter: https://t.ly/dQVauWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:56 - Book Details3:09 - Why Did Jim Read This?4:10 - Spoiler-Lite Summary5:23 - Seven Reasons You Might Enjoy This Book8:37 - Three Reasons You Might Not Enjoy It9:28 - Jim’s Final Thoughts10:29 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

What are the most underrated sci-fi and fantasy movies ever made? 🤔

In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim takes a journey through five decades of speculative fiction cinema to uncover the forgotten SFF movie gems that deserved far more attention than they received.

From the experimental sci-fi of the 1970s, to overlooked cult classics of the 1980s, to hidden masterpieces from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, this list highlights films that fans now recognize as far better than their box office or early reception suggested.

Some were overshadowed by blockbuster hits.
Some were ahead of their time.
And some were simply too weird for audiences to appreciate… until later.

But today, these movies are beloved by fans and deserve to be rediscovered.

So if you love science fiction and fantasy films, there’s a good chance a few of your favorite hidden gems show up on this list.

And you may discover a few new ones to add to your watchlist.

⚔️ What SFF movie do YOU think is criminally underrated?
Let me know in the comments!

If you enjoy exploring great speculative fiction across books, films, and more, be sure to subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages and join our growing community of fans celebrating the worlds we love.

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0:00 - Opening & Explanation
1:56 - The 1970s
4:35 - The 1980s
7:12 - The 1990s
9:39 - The 2000s
12:12 - The 2010s
14:21 - Wrap-up & Conclusion

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The Toxic Avenger is back… but is the remake actually good?

The 2023 remake of The Toxic Avenger finally made its way into theaters in 2025 and onto streaming, bringing the cult classic splatter-comedy back to life for a new generation. Starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, and Jacob Tremblay, this outrageous reboot leans hard into gore, satire, and B-movie madness.

But does it actually work?

In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim dives into the radioactive chaos to break down what makes this movie fun, what doesn’t quite land, and whether this cult remake is worth your time.

We’ll talk about:
• The film’s wild practical effects and over-the-top violence
• Peter Dinklage’s performance as the unlikely hero
• How the remake compares to the original cult classic
• The satire on corporate greed and environmental destruction
• And the biggest things that might make some viewers skip it

If you love weird superhero movies, cult horror, and splatter comedy, this one might be right up your alley.

But if you’re squeamish… you might want to look away.

Let’s talk about it.

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0:00 - Opening
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3:41 - Why Jim Watched This
4:59 - Spoiler-Lite Summary
6:00 - Nine Reasons Someone Might Enjoy This Movie
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11:41 - Jim’s Final Thoughts
12:49 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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