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James Cameron Tried To Outdo A Specific Sci-Fi Movie With The Terminator
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts)
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James Cameron's mission to outdo a sci-fi classic led to the birth of the iconic Terminator franchise.
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- Cameron was on a mission to make the best humanoid robot movie, inspired by the success of Alien.
- The Terminator went on to completely revolutionize the sci-fi/action hybrid genre, paving the way for future blockbusters.
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James Cameron, The Terminator