Not of This Earth
Not of This Earth

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Not of This Earth

1995
Movie
83 min
English

An anemic alien comes to Earth from a dying planet, in the remake of the Corman 50s classic.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jim WynorskiGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

An alien named Davian arrives on Earth in a spaceship, disguised as a human government official. His mission is to collect human blood to save his dying planet. He uses a device to hypnotize and drain blood from his victims, leaving them weakened and eventually dead. Nurse Nadine Storey becomes suspicious of Davian's unusual behavior and begins to investigate, uncovering his extraterrestrial origins and deadly agenda.

Critical Reception

The 1995 remake of 'Not of This Earth' received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its low budget, predictable plot, and exploitative elements. However, it garnered a cult following among some genre fans for its campy tone and performances, particularly from Traci Lords.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is often criticized for its uninspired script and direct-to-video aesthetic.

  • Some viewers found Traci Lords' performance to be a highlight, despite the film's shortcomings.

  • The plot is considered derivative and fails to bring much originality to the sci-fi horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Not of This Earth (1995)' is not widely available through Google reviews. However, available comments often point to the film being a low-budget B-movie experience that may appeal to fans of cult sci-fi or Traci Lords, rather than mainstream audiences.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the 1957 Roger Corman B-movie classic of the same name, though it diverges significantly in tone and execution.

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