Terminator

The Original Concept: James Cameron wrote the first Terminator script in just a week, inspired by a nightmare he had about a metallic skeleton chasing him.
T-800’s Design: The T-800’s endoskeleton was inspired by a skull Cameron saw at a Los Angeles art gallery, combining horror and sci-fi aesthetics.
Real Robotics Inspiration: The concept of Skynet was influenced by early discussions about artificial intelligence and its potential dangers, making it eerily prescient.
The Future War: The scenes depicting the post-apocalyptic future were filmed with minimal budget, yet they effectively captured the bleakness through creative set design and practical effects.