Drama
Horror
Science Fiction
Thriller
A novelist's wife and son see him changed by an apparent encounter with aliens in the mountains.
Directors
Christopher Walken
Whitley Strieber
Lindsay Crouse
Anne Strieber
Frances Sternhagen
Dr. Janet Duffy
Andreas Katsulas
Alex
Terri Hanauer
Sarah
Joel Carlson
Andrew Strieber
John Dennis Johnston
Fireman
DeeDee Rescher
Mrs. Greenberg
Aileen Fitzpatrick
Mother
R.J. Miller
Father
Holly Fields
Praying Mantis Girl
Juliet Sorci
Second Grade Girl
Irene Cagen
Sally
Paula Shaw
Woman from Apartment
Joshua John Miller
Tall Boy
Basil Hoffman
Dr. Friedman
Johnny Dark
Lab Technician
Sally Kemp
Laurie
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Based on a true story (!) by Whitley Streiber. He and his family come to realise they may have been visited by aliens. This is far from the zap and blast effects of much of this genre and instead takes a subtler, darker and more personal (it's not an alien invasion, more like the personal accounts) approach. In doing this, it becomes much more sinister without being a horror film, there are some truly dark moments. I remember the 'blue doctor' visiting his son very clearly. It has dated somewhat and has its imperfections but in not relying too heavily on special effects, it invites the viewer to share the emotions.
Crazypiglady01 Jan, 2023
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