The Science Fiction Quiz

HONDO · March 15

dedeposter said:

Is 238 Flight To Mars 1951?

It certainly is, and well done.

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HONDO · March 15

HONDO said:

A clue for both 238 and 239 is same destination,

We now know that the 238 destination was Mars. This now must certainly assist in narrowing down the remaining possibilities for 239

HONDO · March 16

For 238 Mars is a great clue. Once revealed you will see why.

dedeposter · March 16

I've seen that image before, but not sure I've seen the film.

HONDO · March 16

dedeposter said:

I've seen that image before, but not sure I've seen the film.

Yes that could be the case as this film is much more recent one than those usually added on to this quiz.

HONDO · March 17

A final clue fir 238 is shouldn't be impossible.

theartofmovieposters · March 17

Google tells me Mission to Mars when I search for "images of martians from movies"

Martians Missiontomars

HONDO · March 17

theartofmovieposters said:

Google tells me Mission to Mars when I search for "images of martians from movies"

Correct answer for 238. Some good investigating done here. Mission To Mars from 2000. Is it just me thinking that the alien looks as if it should be one from a 1950's sci-fi movie. and not one from 2000.

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HONDO · March 28

240

241
One very well known film, and a lesser known one to ponder.

dedeposter · March 28

241 must be the lesser known one - Dark Star (1974) - very recognisable shot to me.

HONDO · March 28

dedeposter said:

241 must be the lesser known one - Dark Star (1974) - very recognisable shot to me.

Yes it is the answer. You do know your sci-fi films, so well recognised. This film is certainly the lesser known of the two films.
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jayn_j · March 29

240 just seems too obvious

Am I missing something? Star Wars: A New Hope

HONDO · March 29

jayn_j said:

240 just seems too obvious
Am I missing something? Star Wars: A New Hope

Correct and the original released Star Wars from 1977. I do try to encourage some new participants to contribute here with as you mentioned an obvious image every once in a while.

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HONDO · March 29

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242

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243
Seeing the previous two image proved to be easily identified and answered quicky, how about these two new images then?

dedeposter · March 29

I know what 243 is, but I'll give someone else a go. And I know what you're up to!

HONDO · March 29

dedeposter said:

I know what 243 is, but I'll give someone else a go. And I know what you're up to!

Mum's the word then.

HONDO · March 31

A clue for both 242 and 243 is a pioneer.

dedeposter · March 31

Can I have a go at 243? Or wait a bit?

HONDO · March 31

dedeposter said:

Can I have a go at 243? Or wait a bit?

Go ahead as it has been in play for two days without receiving an answer.

dedeposter · March 31

243 is The Mysterious Island (1929). An early 2 colour technicolor film (hence my interest). An almost complete colour version was found a few years ago in a Czech archive - but no word on whether it's being restored. The B/W version is available on DVD.

HONDO · March 31

dedeposter said:

243 is The Mysterious Island (1929). An early 2 colour technicolor film (hence my interest). An almost complete colour version was found a few years ago in a Czech archive - but no word on whether it's being restored. The B/W version is available on DVD.

Correct. I had thought that this one would have been difficult to answer, so well done in knowing it. It is based on the book by Jules Verne. Various black and white versions in varying quality, and a poorly colourised version of the film can be viewed on YouTube.