From spaceships to alternate history, and other worlds to nanites, science fiction is a fascinating genre of rather amazing depth that many talented writers happily delve into on a daily basis. And we, the curators here at Sci-Fi & Scary, aren’t even going to talk about a tenth of it right now. However, what you will get is a selection of movies, books, and interesting articles from across the net. Also, there’s a strong potential for puns, gifs, and a moderate amount of fangirling.
And, of course, a giveaway of a completely amazeballs book.
Your Sci-Fi Funny
Science Fiction Movies
Sea Fever
Released on VoD 10th of April, 2020
The crew of a West of Ireland trawler, marooned at sea, struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.
Starring: Connie Nielsen, Hermione Corfield, Dougray Scott
Check out Lilyn’s review of Sea Fever!
We’ve got a two-fer for you this week! A movie and a new series being released soon!
The Platform (series)
A vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. One only food platform and two minutes per day to feed from up to down. An endless nightmare trapped in The Hole.
Starring: Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan
Keep an eye out for V. Castro’s review later this week!
Science Fiction Books
Eden by Tim Lebbon
From the bestselling author of The Silence comes a brand-new supernatural eco thriller. In large areas of the planet, nature is no longer humanity’s friend…
In a time of global warming and spiralling damage to the environment, the Virgin Zones were established to help combat the change. Abandoned by humanity and given back to nature, these vast areas in a dozen remote locations across the planet were intended to become the lungs of the world.
But there are always those drawn to such places. Extreme sports enthusiasts and adventure racing teams target the dangerous, sometimes deadly zones for illicit races. Only the hardiest and most experienced dare undertake these expeditions. When one such team enters the oldest Zone, Eden, they aren’t prepared for what confronts them. Nature has returned to Eden in an elemental, primeval way. And here, nature is no longer humanity’s friend.
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Goodreads Giveaways
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Sci-Fi Guest Post Call
Well, if you don’t want to submit alien body horror for our upcoming… cough check at noon… then we’d be happy to take up to 5000 words about finding the unexpected on an alien planet.
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GracieKat was the first co-host of Sci-Fi & Scary, Lilyn’s partner-in-crime, and sub-head of the Kali Krew. She reviews horror books, movies, and games for the site. She also does a weekly Focus on the Frightful feature, and is the site list-maker. She is also in control of the Sci-Fi & Scary podcast which will relaunch soon.
