'Directive 8020' is an introspective look at sci-fi horror and our fear of the unknown

One of the core tenets of science fiction has always been the unknown, both the promise of mankind exploring vast new frontiers and the dangers of encountering life forms we know nothing about. Some of the greatest sci-fi of all time, from Alien and The Thing all the way back to Lovecraft, have revolved around the sheer terror of facing something we simply know nothing about. As humans, we find comfort in having control, and stripping that away can reduce us to our basest instincts. …