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Alien Beasts
Carl J. Sukenick is the commander of a branch of the CIA, battling terrorists with martial arts, while his dad keeps watch in the security center. Neal was sent out, but is a traitor, and he was mutated by a radiation blast. He sends Sara Shell to meet her husband, Agent Mark Shell, and daughter Sheila, but the three are brutally maimed and murdered by enemy agents. One cuts off Sara's hand for no apparent reason. A radiation blast from Neal the Traitor, who is wandering around an aqueduct killing passersby, mutates Joe as well. Carl says they knew nothing of the "hideous extra-dimensional being" breaking into this dimension, but he sends Evon, Rhonda, and Hackney to fight the mutations and the agent, who giggles constantly, before learning that there is another traitor and an alien, so he decides he must kill all his friends and find and kill the "hideous extra-dimensional being."
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Plot Summary
A group of students on a remote island are targeted by genetically engineered creatures. These creatures are the result of a mad scientist's experiments, designed to be the ultimate predators. The students must fight for survival as the beasts pick them off one by one.
Critical Reception
Alien Beasts was not widely critically acclaimed and is generally considered a B-movie horror film. It is often noted for its low budget and creature effects typical of direct-to-video releases of the era. Audience reception tends to be mixed, with some appreciating its schlocky horror elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creature design in a low-budget context.
Criticized for its predictable plot and acting.
Seen as a typical 90s direct-to-video creature feature.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title, 'Alien Beasts' is primarily a terrestrial creature feature, with the creatures being genetically engineered on Earth rather than originating from outer space.
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