Because many pin players (and pinball makers too) are sci fi buffs.
Blade Runner is both loved by the masses, and critically acclaimed as a top 5 sci fi film of all time.

It's not for everybody - heavy subject matter, slow moments, but the premise and idealogy of the film are undeniable.
And the amazing special effects done in non CGI 1982, not the mention an incredible soundtrack.
It would make a terrific pinball machine if done right - hands down.

Kill Bill fans - when Elle Driver loses her 2nd eye to the Bride - the entire tirade after - that all comes from Blade Runner and Daryl Hannah's role in that movie.

No..remember when Pris spazzes out after Deckard shoots her the first time? Great BL scene.
Elle went eerily, similarly wacko when her 2nd and final eye was gone in KB.

Q.T. - his attention to detail, and throw back tributes in his movies is great.

BlackHawk down is excellent too.
Skims the surface on what urban, 3rd world middle class area warfare is all about.
Unwinnable if enemy is well equipped and numerous....unless you intend to destroy the indigenous population in the process.

I thought Prometheus was good.
The non hollywood choices of Pierce, Repace and Fassbender (before he "made" it) helped.

The Martian...not so much...and agreed.

Alright, stop this.
I haven't gabbed this much on a Non Pinball "Pinside" thread in a very long time.

This pic, from the 1st DVD release, one with the "no narration"..must be on backglass..minus Sean Young.

Guess this is my dream theme...and new movies sometimes bring out throw back themes.
It would sell, that's for sure..hands down...and it would have to be done by the very best designer who also loves the movie.
But it would definitely sell!

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