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more about #lexx SeeingI: By the way, the zombies in "Re-Animator" aren't cannibals, just berserk. more » SeeingI: The "Undead Owen" plotline on Torchwood was just idiotic. No breath, no heartbeat - so why didn't his muscles seize up from oxygen starvation? He's ... more » Sorcha: When Buffy came back to life the second time she wasn't fully human. Spike had that chip in his brain that wouldn't allow him to hurt human, only demo... more » Alizarin: Woot on the Carnivale shout out. I am just finishing the series. It's fantastic! more » RavenNemain: THe X-Files Ep with the genie, "Je Souhaite"? She brings a guy back from the dead, and he definitely has an odor problem; he also can't talk, so his ... more » veeerules: Duncan Idaho was a successful brought-back-to-life story. The original ghola overcame the desire to kill that was programmed into him. Leto is over 30... more » Ghede: I've always like the Ray Bradbury story about the guy who comes back from the dead after they start digging up graveyards and cremating the remains. H... more » Chuck: Lexx plays it both ways -- sure the Divine Order got their comeuppance for resurrecting Kai, but Lyekka brought back Zev as Xev, arguably no more evi... more » CarrerCrytharis: Another Venture Brothers example (from '¡Viva los Muertos!'): "Could bring up irreconcilable feelings of moral confusion and guilt" more » Elle: But, but, I miss Ianto. ;-; more » ktoth04: As for FMA, I'm not sure if Ed lost his left leg or his right arm while resurrecting his mom (and the other while tying his brothers soul to the armor... more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: #11: The smell. Let's face it, they're past their expiration date...and nobody likes being the one who has to sniff the milk and see if it's still good. more » AngriestGeek: They inadvertently give birth to a new, particularly intolerant religion whose biggest target is ironically the very faith they [the deceased] followe... more » it must be bunnies: The best repercussion of bringing Buffy back from heaven was "Once More with Feeling" so that was a win. Thanks for mentioning Full Metal Alchemist -... more » laughingacademy: Another reason: You Do Too Good a Job and Now They May Never Die — see Rose Tyler/Bad Wolf’s resurrection of Jack Harkness, and his subsequent exp... more » octaslash: Buffy nails the "brings death with them". Her resurrection caused the death of dozens of teenage girls, Spike, Tara, Anya, Xander's left eye and whoe... more » twophrasebark: Anna Friel is definitely a good reason to bring people back from the dead. more » Bill-Lee: "Suncan Idaho": Jesus Christ Superstar, are the copy editors all on vacation? I've found four or five errors in today's articles. more » LittleDragon: Suncan Idaho? more » Platypus Man: Interesting that you mention Torchwood 3 times, but don't mention the fact that good ol' Captain Jack was himself brought back from the dead -- foreve... more » -
#triviagasm
10 Reasons Not to Bring Someone Back from the Dead
When you've got amazing technologies or strong magical powers, death doesn't have to have the final word. But is bringing the dead back to life always a good idea? We look the reasons it's better to say no to resurrection.
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The Man-Eating Ladies of Science Fiction
We're still a week away from watching Megan Fox snack on schoolboys in Jennifer's Body. In the meantime, we're serving up a list of the other women in science fiction who hunger for human flesh. More » -
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Where's The Bathroom On The Enterprise? 9 Space Toilets
With the toilet on the International Space Station busted once again, we can't help but wonder whether humanity is doomed to a space-faring future without working facilities. Fortunately, there are plenty of fictional, functional space toilets to ease our minds. More » -
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Destroy All Planets with the Best Scifi Superweapons
Let's face it, there are times when something like a laser pistol, a fancy light-up sword, or the ability to crush people with your mind just won't get the trick done. When you're commanding an entire fleet of ships hell-bent on invasion, you need a weapon that'll really get things done. In the world of science fiction, you have quite an arsenal to choose from. Check out our list of planet-ending weapons after the jump, and get ready to go on the hunt. More » -
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How To Shit In Space
When you're strapped into a tin can and rocketing through the galaxy at thousands of miles an hour, your opportunities for bathroom breaks are pretty few and far between. At some point, you're going to have to step away from the controls and relieve yourself. However, in a zero gravity environment where an errant fart can send you spinning in the opposite direction, what are you supposed to do? Here's our list of the best ways science fiction has handled this delicate question. More »
