Jon Cole: Science fiction uniquely provides a lens on many different aspects of life, with space operas focusing in on the ambition and perseverance of humanity or post-apocalyptic stories focusing on our universal will to survive. Lately, movies brought about a revival of soft sci-fi, diving into the anthropology and psychology of various scenarios in titles like Moon or District 9. This sub-genre is likely the most accessible to a rising filmmaker, with reports of the former film costing a mere $5 million. 2010's Monsters is one such movie, with a simple premise and a shoestring budget.
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