Alien Raiders
Alien Raiders

Alien Raiders

2008Movie85 minEnglish

It's the end of yet another night at Hastings Supermarket, a grocery store in Buck Lake, Arizona. But just before closing, a group of masked and armed to the teeth militants invades the store and take everyone hostage

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Benjamin TurnerGenres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a remote desert town is mysteriously destroyed, a group of government agents is dispatched to investigate. They discover that the town was attacked by extraterrestrial beings. The agents must then race against time to prevent the aliens from carrying out their next attack on a larger population center.

Critical Reception

Alien Raiders received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, weak character development, and uninspired special effects. While some appreciated its attempts at a fast-paced action thriller, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the sci-fi genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired sci-fi action.
  • Relies too heavily on genre tropes without adding anything new.
  • Lacks compelling characters and a strong narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Alien Raiders are scarce, with little specific feedback available regarding what viewers particularly liked or disliked. The general sentiment appears to be one of indifference, suggesting it failed to leave a significant impression.

Fun Fact

The film was primarily shot in the desert landscapes of New Mexico, which helped create an isolated and tense atmosphere for the alien invasion storyline.

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