★ 7.7 Film
The Terminator
1984
Same creator (James Cameron); both explore man vs machine and artificial intelligence (a.i.)
★ 8.0 Film
Aliens
1986
Same creator (James Cameron); both explore sequel
★ 6.2 Film
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003
Both explore man vs machine and artificial intelligence (a.i.); shared action / thriller DNA
★ 7.4 Film
RoboCop
1987
Both explore cyborg and dystopia; shared action / thriller DNA
★ 7.3 Film
They Live
1988
Both explore dystopia; shared action / thriller DNA
★ 6.3 Film
Predator 2
1990
Both explore sequel; shared action / thriller DNA