The ’90s Sci-Fi Crime Thriller Gem That Everyone Forgets

Given the plot and when the film came out, it’s almost impossible to avoid comparing The Thirteenth Floor with films touching on some of the same themes, including The Matrix and Dark City. However, despite The Thirteenth Floor essentially slipping through the pop culture cracks, it has remained a film surprisingly accessible to modern audiences.

As the hosts discussed on the GenreVision podcast, “this is the one that feels the most…grounded” compared to The Matrix and Dark City, “and in a weird way, it’s the headiest.”