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This second big-screen adventure based on the TV series sees Peter Cushing return as the inventor ‘Dr Who’, as he and his granddaughter Susan, niece Louise, and passing policeman Tom arrive in a future England devastated by deadly Daleks. To mark our milestone 100th issue as a team earlier in 2020, we made the decision to undertake our most ambitious poll yet, and set about sorting through thousands of titles in order to bring you the definitive countdown of the best science fiction film has to offer! Ever wondered which decade produced the most hits? (It’s the ‘80s.) Curious as to what the greatest Star Trek movie is? (Khan, of course.) Or what filmmaker was instrumental in defining the genre? Then you’re in for a treat! Take a trip with us, as STARBURST returns to its roots for the ultimate tribute to sci-fi cinema…ġ00.
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