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Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
Followup movie to the TV series about 250,000 aliens, or "newcomers" as they are known, who have by now settled alongside the humans in California. Most of the newcomers were slaves, and the slave masters are now looking for them. They send Aponso to earth to locate the slaves ready for the aliens to pick them up.
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Plot Summary
Years after the original alien "Newcomers" integrated into society, Detective Matthew Sikes and his "Newcomer" partner, Samuel "Sam" Francisco, investigate a disturbing trend of enslavement and organ harvesting targeting their own kind. The conspiracy appears to be linked to a powerful corporate entity and a clandestine government project seeking to exploit the Newcomers' unique physiology for their own gain. Sikes and Francisco must race against time to uncover the truth and prevent a catastrophic escalation of violence that threatens both humans and aliens.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television film, 'Alien Nation: Dark Horizon' received a mixed but generally positive reception from fans of the original series and sci-fi enthusiasts. It was praised for continuing the established lore and character dynamics, though some critics noted a reliance on familiar sci-fi tropes. The film successfully bridged the gap between the original series and the later 'Alien Nation: The Udderly U.S. Wars' TV movie, expanding on the socio-political themes introduced in its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for expanding the 'Alien Nation' universe and continuing the characters' stories.
Appreciated by fans for its science fiction elements and exploration of social commentary.
Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable within the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced as a continuation of the original 'Alien Nation' television series, which was canceled prematurely, and served as a bridge to the subsequent 'Alien Nation: The Udderly U.S. Wars' TV movie.
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