Sci-Fi Films Exploring Terminal Illness

Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher gains the ability to see the future, including visions of his own death. This film explores the psychological and moral implications of knowing one's fate.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Stephen King, who has often explored themes of death and the supernatural.

Description: Medical students experiment with near-death experiences to understand what lies beyond life, exploring themes of mortality and the afterlife. Its inclusion here reflects the theme of facing one's own death.

Fact: The film was remade in 2017 with a new cast but did not achieve the same cult status as the original.

Description: A man discovers he can travel back in time to alter his past, which includes moments that could have led to his or others' terminal conditions. It's a poignant look at the desire to change one's fate.

Fact: The film's ending was changed after test audiences found the original ending too dark.

Description: A man is given a second chance at life after a terminal diagnosis, but with a catch - he must participate in a secretive project. This film examines the moral and ethical dilemmas of extending life through science.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, standing in for various U.S. locations.

Description: While not directly about terminal illness, this film explores themes of fate, free will, and the manipulation of life's events, which can be seen as a metaphor for the control one has over their own mortality.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, known for his explorations of reality and identity.

Description: Adaline Bowman stops aging after an accident, living through the decades with a unique perspective on life and death. This film explores the emotional and existential implications of immortality.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver and San Francisco, with some scenes at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts.

Description: A scientist uploads his consciousness into a computer to avoid death from a terminal illness, raising questions about identity, consciousness, and the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Fact: The film marks the directorial debut of Wally Pfister, who was Christopher Nolan's cinematographer for many years.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, this film delves into the real-life story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used for scientific research without her consent. The narrative explores the ethical implications of medical science and the legacy of a woman whose cells became immortal.

Fact: Oprah Winfrey stars and also served as an executive producer for the film.

Description: This film intertwines three stories across different time periods, all connected by the theme of mortality and the quest for immortality. It explores the emotional journey of a man trying to save his dying wife, making it a poignant addition to this collection.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a trilogy but was condensed into one narrative. Darren Aronofsky, the director, also co-wrote the screenplay.

Description: After the discovery of scientific proof of an afterlife, society grapples with the implications, including how it affects those with terminal illnesses. The film delves into existential questions about life and death.

Fact: The film was released on Netflix, bypassing traditional theatrical distribution.