Sentences with phrase «futuristic dystopia»

A "futuristic dystopia" is a setting or concept that depicts a negative and oppressive society in the future, often characterized by technological advancements and control by a powerful authority. Full definition
At the same time, it feels like she's moved beyond this YA - novel, futuristic dystopia by now.
But 2015, like every year before it, was brimming with quality cinema, whether it was in telling stories of futuristic dystopias where gas and water are at a premium, of dogged journalists hunting down the truth behind decades of sexual scandals in the Catholic Church, of human emotions personified, or real - life psychological experiments.
In a neon - drenched futuristic dystopia ruled by a multimedia conglomerate called The Combine, Jansen is sent on a labyrinthine investigation when their headquarters is threatened with mass destruction by a phantom bomber.
Long known for his dark horror, fantasy and detective tales, Poe also created the first futuristic dystopia in fiction.
Hugh Howey's Wool is a proper futuristic dystopia in which the dead don't eat the living but rather harbour the secrets of what has gone before; secrets to be picked at and peeled away piece by piece to unveil the true horror of the world.
Ruiner offers up twin stick shooter action in a grim, futuristic dystopia with a classic revenge story that doesn't really innovate on any of the genre standards but still manages to be a satisfactory experience.
WHILE many suspect the world is mired in some kind of futuristic dystopia, Feedback finds itself unable to ascertain exactly which writer's fevered imagination we find ourselves stuck in.
There were a few lone voices of dissent over the competition, which critics have called the hunger games, after the popular movie about a fight to the death competition among young people in a futuristic dystopia.
The citizens of a futuristic dystopia are kept busy and amused by a deadly road race, where they get extra points for viciously killing pedestrians.
The Syfy channel is bringing the legendary vampire hunter back with a modern gender - switching twist, as the new action series Van Helsing follows Vanessa Helsing in a futuristic dystopia ruled by bloodsuckers, and our first official look has arrived online in the trailer for the series that first debuted last week at San Diego Comic - Con (SDCC).
This was a particularly important process for «Equals,» where Doremus conceived a love story within an emotionless, futuristic dystopia.
Divergent Director: Neil Burger Starring: Shailene Woodley Synopsis: Set in a futuristic dystopia, a teenager seeks to break free from her homogeneous society that divides people based on human traits.
Coming after a summer of heroes with super powers or alter egos, Dredd tells the story of one keeper of justice who polices a futuristic dystopia by way of the gun.
Starring Alexander Skarsgard as a mute bartender, alongside Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux, the film screams out its Blade Runner influences, and no better time to release a futuristic dystopia coming off the heels of Blade Runner 2049.
Steeped in not only sci - fi but neo-noir, Looper submerged viewers in yet another of the filmmaker's intricate and enthralling worlds, this time a futuristic dystopia in which time travel is not just necessary, but illegal.
Brink may have taken place in a futuristic dystopia, but at least people moved properly.
«If we reach this goal we will start work on this exciting, much - demanded project, and implement Easter eggs in Broken Sword: the Serpent's Curse, offering a glimpse of this futuristic dystopia.
Ready Player One's futuristic dystopia is different from our world today, but familiar touchstone like Twitch or Wired magazine act as a calming salve even within a dire fictional world.
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