Where to start
Dark Star
2 versions · originally a film, 1974
Themes: Existentialism, Artificial Intelligence, Space Travel, Crew Isolation, Dysfunctional Team.
These stories explore the existential absurdity of space travel through the lens of cynical, dysfunctional crews facing sentient hardware.
✦ Most fans start here
Dark Star (1974)
The original movie
✦ Start hereDark Star
John Carpenter · Film · 1974
Dark Star (1974) serves as the definitive low-budget blueprint for nihilistic space comedy, offering a raw, claustrophobic look at boredom and philosophical crisis among a weary, isolated interstellar crew.
Inspired by
Lexx
Paul Donovan · Series · 1997
Lexx (1997) expands the concept into a bizarre, surrealist space opera, focusing on a motley band of outcasts navigating a crumbling, grotesque universe rather than the original film's static containment.
Common questions
Is Lexx similar to Dark Star?
Both Dark Star and Lexx focus on a dysfunctional crew traveling through deep space in a sentient ship. Fans of the low-budget, surreal, and satirical tone present in the 1974 film Dark Star will find similar themes and character dynamics within the television series Lexx.
Should I watch Lexx if I enjoyed the humor in Dark Star?
If you appreciated the dark, absurdist humor found in Dark Star, you will likely enjoy the tone of Lexx. Both productions rely on strange, unconventional storytelling and character interactions that distinguish them from standard science fiction offerings produced during their respective eras.
Is Lexx a direct sequel to Dark Star?
No, Lexx is not a sequel to the 1974 film Dark Star. They are completely separate productions with different creative teams and narrative universes. While they share a similar atmosphere and thematic sensibilities, there is no official story connection between the two titles.
What should I watch after finishing Dark Star?
After finishing Dark Star, the television series Lexx is a recommended choice. It captures a comparable sense of isolation and bizarre space travel that defined the 1974 film. It is a logical next step for viewers who want to explore more unconventional science fiction narratives.