Alien Platoon
Alien Platoon

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Alien Platoon

1992
Movie
87 min
French

Major Taylor creates a super-soldier who goes rogue due to his insatiable lust for 'girls' and runs amok in the French countryside.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Ed HuntGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the year 2089, a group of soldiers on a remote planet discovers that they are not alone. They become the target of a relentless alien hunter. As the platoon is picked off one by one, they must find a way to survive and fight back against the extraterrestrial threat before they are all exterminated.

Critical Reception

Alien Platoon is a low-budget science fiction horror film that received generally negative reviews from critics. It is often criticized for its uninspired plot, poor special effects, and unconvincing acting. The film has garnered a cult following among fans of B-movies and has been noted for its surprisingly effective atmosphere despite its limitations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at building suspense and a gritty atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and dated special effects.

  • Seen by some as an enjoyable, albeit flawed, B-movie sci-fi horror.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film was not part of any 'Alien' franchise and was an independent production.

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