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Apr 29, 2019, 7:31 AM EDT (Updated)

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With so many services out there vying for our hard-earned money, it’s easy to forget there are still plenty of sci-fi flicks you can watch for free. So what’s the cream of the crop (and where can we find it)?
We expect services like Netflix to have an ample supply of good sci-fi (hey, you’re paying for it!), but some free services can also scratch that alien and comic-book itch if you’re not ready (or able) to drop some cash.
From Hulu to Crackle to the Internet Archive — there’s a lot of stuff to find out there if you know where to look.
So what are some free sci-fi flicks we can stream to keep us busy during this hot, lazy summer?

The Evil DeadWe may have to wait a while longer to see the remake on Blu-Ray, but Sam Raimi’s...

Resident EvilThe franchise has spawned a half-dozen sequels, but the claustrophobic original...

The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)Roger Corman’s acclaimed, 1960s flick about a florist who creates...

Night of the Living DeadSure, we’re all into The Walking Dead these days — but if you’re jonesing...

The Blair Witch ProjectYes, it’s pretty much a joke nowadays — but this movie scared the crap out...

GattacaThis one has become a cult hit following its release, and delves deep into genetic...

Last Action HeroThis Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle is famous in the fact that it’s one of the most-...

Vampyr (1932)Classic, vampy goodness. This one is so old it has since passed into public domain, so...

The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936)Based on H.G. Wells’ story of the same name, this beloved sci...

IdentityThough it did solid business at the box office, this John Cusack flick is mostly forgotten...

HighlanderYes, the fantasy classic that spawned an un-killable straight-to-DVD franchise is here...

The Punisher: War ZoneThis one effectively killed the Punisher franchise, with a mediocre box...

Buck Rogers: Planet Outlaws (1953)One great thing about the Internet is that is has democratized...

Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven Spielberg’s classic has inspired a generation of sci-fi...

PrimerIt’s a good thing this one is free, because you’ll need to watch it a few times just to make...

John Carpenter’s Ghosts of MarsJohn Carpenter gave the hard sci-fi genre his best shot with this...

The Last Man on Earth (1964)No, Will Smith’s I Am Legend wasn’t the only attempt to adapt Richard...

Things to Come (1936)Devised by H.G. Wells, this ambitious sci-fi classic looks to establish a...
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