The 3D film has been a part of the American film industry since the early middle of the twentieth century in one way or another. Though the cost of producing 3D films was painfully high, they were met with huge success during the 1950's. The problem with 3D back then was that it was so costly that most of a film's budget was directed at the special effects, making 3D mostly just a gimmick to draw crowds to low quality movies. The combination of low budget films and costly equipment took its toll on the industry. Film producers weren't getting what they wanted out of the expensive to budget films and eventually they dropped into oblivion.

3D film was all but dead, however, as was proven just a few decades later. By the time the 80s rolled around B-movies were a big hit and pop culture was once again intrigued by the third dimension. Finally as the century turned, new technology made it much more affordable and easier to both create and display these types of films. Yet again, trendiness resurrected the 3D film, but this time with more success than Hollywood could have imagined.

Starting sometime after the beginning of the 21st century most children's movies were at least available in limited 3D release. Horror, science fiction, and even several other genres were quick to follow- hoping to bring the fun into the adult world. One of the most amazing hits, that helped to really inspire the comeback, was 2009's Avatar. 3D was still just considered a fun way to enjoy a movie, but the whole family started paying attention once James Cameron's Avatar hit the cinema. Around the same time production started on 3D televisions so we could bring the technology home with us.

Most movie buffs had never heard of a 3D film prior to the early 1950s, yet the science that goes into this type of filming was initiated well over a century ago. The initial use of this type of film making was in 1890 and has been on an uphill climb through technology since the very beginning. 3D film today is nothing like the productions of the early twentieth century. Furthermore, the new 3D televisions that are being released are deeply evolved, not even requiring special glasses to achieve the holographic effect.

The 3D trend seems to be here to stay this time around with many major movies such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and Tron Legacy being played in 3D. 3D film is back and it is better than ever, but we can only expect it to get even more mind-blowing as time passes and technology improves.