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George Lucas Delivered a Much Darker Version of Blade Runner 11 Years Before Ridley Scott Did

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Blade Runner is arguably one of the best dystopian sci-fi movies of all time. However, director George Lucas pulled off an even darker dystopia with his 1971 debut directorial movie, THX 1138. While not as revered as his Star Wars franchise, the movie still has a cult following after almost 34 years. Lucas’ movie takes place in a dystopian future where android police control civilians who must consume mandatory drugs that suppress emotions. Mean…
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FandomWire broke the news in on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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