High Plains Invaders
High Plains Invaders

High Plains Invaders

2009Movie87 minEnglish

In the lawless heart of the Old West, notorious outlaw Sam Phoenix stands at the gallows, moments from justice—or so it seems. But when an unearthly terror descends on the town without warning, everything changes. As chaos erupts and survival becomes the only law, Phoenix finds himself facing a threat far deadlier than any posse. Something not of this world has arrived… and it’s just getting started.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: K.T. Donaldson•Genres: Sci-Fi, Western

Plot Summary

In 1873 Kansas, a lone cowboy discovers that the recent disappearance of cattle and people is not due to natural causes. He soon realizes that a group of aliens has landed and begun abducting the locals, forcing him to rally the remaining townsfolk to fight back against the extraterrestrial threat.

Critical Reception

High Plains Invaders is a low-budget science fiction Western that garnered a mixed reception. While some viewers appreciated its straightforward premise and a few decent special effects for its budget, it was often criticized for its predictable plot, wooden acting, and reliance on genre tropes. It found a niche audience among fans of B-movies and sci-fi/western mashups.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable for its B-movie charm and sci-fi/western blend.
  • Criticized for weak acting and a derivative storyline.
  • Special effects are passable for the budget, but not groundbreaking.

Google audience: Audience reviews for High Plains Invaders are scarce and generally reflect the film's low-budget nature, with some appreciating the unique genre combination while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the sci-fi and western categories.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around rural Michigan, utilizing its landscape to stand in for the American West.

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Gimly

Gimly

Much better effects than the average SyFy faire. James Marsters performs well considering, and the Western/Sci-Fi blend pays off. But it's still a TV Movie and it's a pretty silly one at that. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appe...
Gimly

Gimly

Much better effects than the average SyFy faire. James Marsters performs well considering, and the Western/Sci-Fi blend pays off. But it's still a TV Movie and it's a pretty silly one at that. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Av...