Science Fiction

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  1. 3. American writer known for his contributions to early pulp science fiction (7)
  2. 8. Epic space opera franchise (4,5)
  3. 9. Ray ______, author of ‘Fahrenheit 451’ (8)
  4. 11. Dr. Jekyll’s evil alter ego (2,4)
  5. 13. Philip ______, author of ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ (1,4)
  6. 15. Renowned author known for the 'Foundation' series (6)
  7. 20. Faster-than-light travel method in many sci-fi stories (10)
  8. 21. Polish author famous for his philosophical sci-fi works like ‘Solaris’ (3)
  9. 23. 1982 film set in a digital world (4)
  10. 24. 1987 film about a cyborg law enforcement officer (7)
  11. 25. 1997 film exploring genetic engineering and human potential (7)
  12. 26. Character often depicted as Frankenstein's assistant in adaptations (4)
  13. 28. 2014 film about AI and consciousness (2,7)
  14. 29. Classic sci-fi horror film featuring a deadly extra-terrestrial creature (5)
  15. 33. 2014 film exploring black holes and time travel (12)
  16. 34. Sci-fi subgenre characterised by "low-life and high tech" (9)
  17. 35. Theme explored in ‘Frankenstein’ as the creature seeks companionship (10)
  18. 36. 2016 film about communication with extra-terrestrial life (7)
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  1. 1. Time and space travel machine from ‘Doctor Who’ (6)
  2. 2. Dr. Frankenstein’s first name (6)
  3. 4. Film and TV franchise that explores interstellar travel (8)
  4. 5. British author known for ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ (6,1,6)
  5. 6. Epic science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, adapted into films (4)
  6. 7. Half-Vulcan, half-human science officer from ‘Star Trek’ (5)
  7. 10. Term for enhanced human capabilities through technology (6)
  8. 12. Battlestar ______, classic sci-fi TV series reimagined in the 2000s (9)
  9. 14. Boris ______, actor who played Frankenstein’s monster in 1931 (7)
  10. 16. Groundbreaking film series exploring themes of reality and simulation (6)
  11. 17. French author known for ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (5)
  12. 18. Typically protruding from Frankenstein’s monster’s neck (5)
  13. 19. Dystopian film in a future where society is divided by class (7)
  14. 22. Theoretical passage through space-time, often used in sci-fi (8)
  15. 25. Frankenstein’s literary genre, often featuring horror elements (6)
  16. 27. Iconic 1982 film directed by Ridley Scott (5,6)
  17. 30. Novel by Bram Stoker incorporating elements of science fiction (7)
  18. 31. Sci-fi classic directed by Fritz Lang (10)
  19. 32. British writer of ‘The War of the Worlds’ and ‘The Time Machine’ (5)