The Terminator (1984)

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In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?

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Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982)1

→ Influenced

Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier (1992)2
 No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men (2007)3
 RoboCop
RoboCop (1987)4
 Hardware
Hardware (1990)5
 Hands of Steel
Hands of Steel (1986)6
 Shocking Dark
Shocking Dark (1989)7
 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)8

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Influenced By

  1. Blade Runner (1982)
    "James Cameron's "The Terminator" built upon the cyberpunk aesthetic introduced by "Blade Runner," exploring themes of artificial intelligence and the potential dangers of technological advancement." Gamespot source

Influenced

  1. Universal Soldier (1992)
    "Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, this film involves deceased soldiers reanimated as cyborgs, a concept reminiscent of "The Terminator."" 15 Movies Like The Terminator to Watch Next Philip Etemesi MovieWeb
  2. No Country for Old Men (2007)
    "In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?"
  3. RoboCop (1987)
    "Directed by Paul Verhoeven, this film features a cyborg law enforcer and shares thematic and aesthetic similarities with "The Terminator."" 10 Movies To Watch if You Love 'The Terminator' William Smith Collider
  4. Hardware (1990)
    "Directed by Richard Stanley, this film features a self-repairing robot that goes on a rampage in a post-apocalyptic setting, echoing themes from "The Terminator."" Hardware %28film%29 Wikipedia
  5. Hands of Steel (1986)
    "Also known as "Vendetta dal futuro," this Italian film directed by Sergio Martino centers on a cyborg assassin, drawing clear inspiration from "The Terminator."" Vendetta dal futuro Wikipedia
  6. Shocking Dark (1989)
    "Marketed in some regions as "Terminator II," this Italian film directed by Bruno Mattei blends elements from both "The Terminator" and "Aliens," showcasing its derivative nature." Shocking Dark Wikipedia
  7. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    "As the predecessor to "T2," this film established the foundational narrative and character arcs that the sequel expanded upon. The original's success and themes directly influenced the development of "T2."" Terminator 2%3A Judgment Day Wikipedia