Communion

A suburban man claims to have been abducted by aliens and subjected to disturbing experiments. As his memories become clearer, he struggles to convince his family and friends of his traumatic experiences, while a child psychologist attempts to uncover the truth behind his fragmented recollections. The film blurs the lines between reality, delusion, and extraterrestrial encounter.

Communion received mixed reviews upon its release. While praised for Christopher Walken's unsettling performance and its atmospheric tension, critics were divided on its narrative coherence and its handling of the subject matter, with some finding it disturbing and thought-provoking, while others found it confusing or unintentionally comical.

• Christopher Walken delivers a performance that is both vulnerable and unnerving.
• The film effectively creates a sense of dread and psychological unease.
• Some critics found the narrative disjointed and the alien depictions unsettling.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an interesting, albeit unsettling, take on alien abduction narratives. Many appreciated Christopher Walken's committed performance, which they felt carried the film. However, some viewers expressed that the plot was difficult to follow and the alien encounters were more disturbing than believable.

The film is based on the book 'Communion' by Whitley Strieber, who based his account on his own alleged experiences with alien abduction.