The Knockoff That Could’ve Rewritten Sci-Fi History?

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In 1999, The Matrix reshaped sci-fi forever. But behind the bullet-time and trench coats, an unknown author triggered a real-world glitch—by suing the people behind The Matrix and The Terminator for billions. Her claim? That her 1983 manuscript, The Third Eye, was the uncredited blueprint for both franchises. Let’s break down what she alleged… and …

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Did The Terminator Rip Off The Outer Limits?

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In 1984, The Terminator exploded onto movie screens and changed sci-fi forever. But just as quickly as James Cameron’s cyborg assassin began its box office rampage, a bombshell dropped from the world of television: legendary sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison accused Cameron of ripping off one of his Outer Limits episodes. According to Ellison, The Terminator …

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