Explorers (1985) & Contact (1997): Are We Alone?

First Contact in Space Sci-Fi

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we continue our exploration of the space subgenre by looking at two films about humanity receiving signals from beyond Earth.

First we discuss Explorers (1985), Joe Dante's 80s sci-fi adventure about three kids who build a spacecraft after receiving mysterious messages in their dreams.

Then we explore Contact (1997), Robert Zemeckis' adaptation of Carl Sagan's novel about scientists who detect a radio signal from an alien civilisation.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most exciting possibilities: the moment humanity makes contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.

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