“The Terminator” (1984), directed by James Cameron, is a groundbreaking sci-fi thriller that introduced the world to the relentless cyborg assassin known as the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Sent from the future year 2029 by the artificial intelligence Skynet, the Terminator’s mission is to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose unborn son will lead humanity against the machines. With the help of Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), a soldier also from the future, Sarah must evade the seemingly indestructible Terminator. The film combines a gripping narrative with pioneering special effects and high-stakes action, establishing a new standard for the sci-fi genre and launching a major franchise.
