Best Mad Scientist Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 17 best-rated mad scientist movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Back to the Future 1985 ★ 8.3

Mystery Science Theater 3000 1989 ★ 7.7

The Centurions 1986 ★ 7.7

Re-Animator 1985 ★ 7.1

Dirty Pair: Project Eden 1986 ★ 7.1

From Beyond 1986 ★ 6.5

The House by the Cemetery 1981 ★ 6.3

Night of the Comet 1984 ★ 6.2

Dracula of Exarcheia 1983 ★ 5.3

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam 1985 ★ 5.2

Zombie Death House 1988 ★ 4.4

Return of the Killer Tomatoes! 1988 ★ 5.6

Mutant Hunt 1987 ★ 4.0

Deep Space 1988 ★ 4.5

Eliminators 1986 ★ 4.8

Cyclone 1987 ★ 4.1

Frozen Scream 1981 ★ 3.1