Dredd (2012) is a dystopian sci-fi action film historically placed in an unspecified future. It also is noteworthy for staging action along the y-axis, a feature representative of a broader trend that film scholar Kristen Whissel described as the new verticality in contemporary cinema.
The opening chase sequence in Mad Max (1979) augurs, on a smaller scale, the multi-vehicle pursuit that would become a trademark for the Mad Max franchise.
Although Star Wars (1977) is often cited as one of the films during the 1970s that ushered in the blockbuster film, less recognized is its impact on the science fiction genre.
