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G e n r e: Thriller, Cyberpunk

Themes explored:

▪︎ Post-apocalyptic trauma

▪︎ Human evolution

▪︎ Psychic powers

▪︎ Government corruption and conspiracy

Date released: 1988

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G e n r e: War drama, Tragedy

Themes explored:

▪︎ War’s human cost

▪︎ Childhood trauma

▪︎ Struggle for survival