Alien Invaders Sometimes they invade us, sometimes we invade them! Alien: 1979 / R / 116 Min. The first & best of the Alien films. Often copied, never equaled for its mix of science fiction and horror. The crew of the space cargo ship Nostromo picks up an unwanted guest... an alien that feeds on human flesh, bleeds acid, and changes form. Sigourney Weaver leads a superb cast, and the visuals are as stunning now as they were when this film first premiered over 20 years ago. A masterpiece directed by Ridley Scott. Aliens: 1986 / R / 137 Min. The second Alien film. Almost as good as the first, but the tone favors action over terror. 57 years after the end of the first film, the alien planet has been colonized by humans. Surprisingly, all contact with the colony is lost. Directed by The King of the World, James Cameron. Communion: 1989 / R / 100 Min. Science fiction writer Whitley Strieber's experiences with alien abduction are played out by Christopher Walken in this terrifying drama. What makes this film even scarier is Strieber's insistance that the events depicted are completely true. Day Of The Triffids: 1963 / NR / 95 Min. Plants from outer space arrive on earth via a meteor shower. Most of the people on earth are blinded by the shower, making it easier for the space plants to walk right up and eat them. Is that cool, or what?! The Day The Earth Stood Still: 1951 / NR / 92 Min. Not an invasion, but a warning to all mankind. Klattu and Gort make the people of Earth an offer they can't refuse. The effects are cheesy, but excellent writing, directing, and acting combine to make this one of the best sci-fi films of the 1950's. Earth vs. The Flying Saucers: 1956 / NR / 83 Min. Great special effects (for the time) by Ray Harryhausen highlight this otherwise formula space invasion film. The aliens arrive with a message of peace, but we humans misunderstand and order the military to open fire on them. Oops... Forbidden Planet: 1956 / NR / 98 Min. The year is 2200, and the story involves a failed human colonization attempt of planet Altair-4. Many special effects breakthroughs, and a solid plot make this another of the best of the 1950's. Stars Leslie Nielsen in a dramatic role, which is reason enough to see this one! Invaders From Mars: 1953 / NR / 78 Min. What happens when a boy sees a flying saucer land, but no one will believe him? Find out and rent this near-classic! At least 10 years ahead of its time for weird, trippy visual effects. Invaders From Mars: 1986 / PG-13 / 94 Min. This remake maintains the tone of the original, but improves on it with better production values, and more intense imagery. Invasion of the Body Snatchers: 1956 / NR / 80 Min. If you haven't seen this one, you may already be one of Them. Possibly the most frightening invasion movie ever made, it transcends its B-movie roots with go-for-broke terror. Also happens to be the best "Cold War" propaganda film ever produced. Look for the thinly disguised "Alien / Red Menace" comparisons when you see this! Stars Kevin McCarthy, an actor no Halloween should be without! Invasion of the Body Snatchers: 1978 / PG / 115 Min. Surprisingly good remake of the original. A stellar cast, including Donald Sutherland, Leonard Nemoy, Jeff Goldblum, and Veronica Cartwright make it work. This time, aliens arrive in San Francisco to begin their duplication and destruction of mankind. Look for a cameo by Kevin McCarthy!!! It Came From Outer Space: 1953 / NR / 81 Min. The very first film to use the "aliens take over human bodies" plotline. Still comes across effectively, thanks to a screenplay by science fiction legend Ray Bradbury. Predator: 1987 / R / 107 Min. An alien visits earth to hunt for sport. The game he hunts is Man. This Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle is much better than most, and delivers great action and chills. Points for originality, in that the alien isn't really "Evil", he's just out on a hunting trip! Arnold and the others in his commando unit play the parts of the defenseless little woodland creatures. Signs: 2002 / PG-13 / 100 Min. From Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan comes this extraterrestrial tale of suspense. When mysterious crop circles appear in a Pennsylvania cornfield, could it be the beginning of the end for all Mankind? Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix star. They Live: 1988 / R / 95 Min. This John Carpenter directed sci-fi/horror flick stars "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as a drifter who stumbles upon an alien plan for world domination. It's goofy and idiotic, but a whole lot of fun! The fight scene over who's going to wear the glasses is a riot. They Live also features the cheesiest ending of any film on this list. War of the Worlds: 2005 / PG-13 / 117 Min. Steven Spielberg's updated telling of the H.G. Wells classic Martian invasion story. Excellent special effects make this one worth watching, but for total entertainment, it still comes in third after the book and the Orson Welles Mercury Theatre radio broadcast. |
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Alien Invaders Sometimes they invade us, sometimes we invade them! Alien: 1979 / R / 116 Min. The first & best of the Alien films. Often copied, never equaled for its mix of science fiction and horror. The crew of the space cargo ship Nostromo picks up an unwanted guest... an alien that feeds on human flesh, bleeds acid, and changes form. Sigourney Weaver leads a superb cast, and the visuals are as stunning now as they were when this film first premiered over 20 years ago. A masterpiece directed by Ridley Scott. Aliens: 1986 / R / 137 Min. The second Alien film. Almost as good as the first, but the tone favors action over terror. 57 years after the end of the first film, the alien planet has been colonized by humans. Surprisingly, all contact with the colony is lost. Directed by The King of the World, James Cameron. Communion: 1989 / R / 100 Min. Science fiction writer Whitley Strieber's experiences with alien abduction are played out by Christopher Walken in this terrifying drama. What makes this film even scarier is Strieber's insistance that the events depicted are completely true. Day Of The Triffids: 1963 / NR / 95 Min. Plants from outer space arrive on earth via a meteor shower. Most of the people on earth are blinded by the shower, making it easier for the space plants to walk right up and eat them. Is that cool, or what?! The Day The Earth Stood Still: 1951 / NR / 92 Min. Not an invasion, but a warning to all mankind. Klattu and Gort make the people of Earth an offer they can't refuse. The effects are cheesy, but excellent writing, directing, and acting combine to make this one of the best sci-fi films of the 1950's. Earth vs. The Flying Saucers: 1956 / NR / 83 Min. Great special effects (for the time) by Ray Harryhausen highlight this otherwise formula space invasion film. The aliens arrive with a message of peace, but we humans misunderstand and order the military to open fire on them. Oops... Forbidden Planet: 1956 / NR / 98 Min. The year is 2200, and the story involves a failed human colonization attempt of planet Altair-4. Many special effects breakthroughs, and a solid plot make this another of the best of the 1950's. Stars Leslie Nielsen in a dramatic role, which is reason enough to see this one! Invaders From Mars: 1953 / NR / 78 Min. What happens when a boy sees a flying saucer land, but no one will believe him? Find out and rent this near-classic! At least 10 years ahead of its time for weird, trippy visual effects. Invaders From Mars: 1986 / PG-13 / 94 Min. This remake maintains the tone of the original, but improves on it with better production values, and more intense imagery. Invasion of the Body Snatchers: 1956 / NR / 80 Min. If you haven't seen this one, you may already be one of Them. Possibly the most frightening invasion movie ever made, it transcends its B-movie roots with go-for-broke terror. Also happens to be the best "Cold War" propaganda film ever produced. Look for the thinly disguised "Alien / Red Menace" comparisons when you see this! Stars Kevin McCarthy, an actor no Halloween should be without! Invasion of the Body Snatchers: 1978 / PG / 115 Min. Surprisingly good remake of the original. A stellar cast, including Donald Sutherland, Leonard Nemoy, Jeff Goldblum, and Veronica Cartwright make it work. This time, aliens arrive in San Francisco to begin their duplication and destruction of mankind. Look for a cameo by Kevin McCarthy!!! It Came From Outer Space: 1953 / NR / 81 Min. The very first film to use the "aliens take over human bodies" plotline. Still comes across effectively, thanks to a screenplay by science fiction legend Ray Bradbury. Predator: 1987 / R / 107 Min. An alien visits earth to hunt for sport. The game he hunts is Man. This Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle is much better than most, and delivers great action and chills. Points for originality, in that the alien isn't really "Evil", he's just out on a hunting trip! Arnold and the others in his commando unit play the parts of the defenseless little woodland creatures. Signs: 2002 / PG-13 / 100 Min. From Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan comes this extraterrestrial tale of suspense. When mysterious crop circles appear in a Pennsylvania cornfield, could it be the beginning of the end for all Mankind? Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix star. They Live: 1988 / R / 95 Min. This John Carpenter directed sci-fi/horror flick stars "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as a drifter who stumbles upon an alien plan for world domination. It's goofy and idiotic, but a whole lot of fun! The fight scene over who's going to wear the glasses is a riot. They Live also features the cheesiest ending of any film on this list. War of the Worlds: 2005 / PG-13 / 117 Min. Steven Spielberg's updated telling of the H.G. Wells classic Martian invasion story. Excellent special effects make this one worth watching, but for total entertainment, it still comes in third after the book and the Orson Welles Mercury Theatre radio broadcast. |
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