One of the great elements of the sci-fi genre that has helped it stay relevant and impactful all these years later is just how easily it is able to not just stand on its own, but actively support other genres and styles of filmmaking. Whether it's sci-fi drama films like Her, sci-fi horror films like The Thing, or even sci-fi family movies like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, nearly every other genre can be merged and amplified with sci-fi elements.