Alien Intruder
Alien Intruder

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Alien Intruder

1993
Movie
90 min
English

Set in the year 2022, a group of convicts sentenced to life in prison are led on a mission into uncharted deep space by Commander Skyler (Williams) to salvage a lost ship. As incentive to go on this dangerous mission, the convicts are given the opportunity to spend their weekends in a virtual reality world where they could live out their sexual fantasies with any woman they choose. However, a woman who is not part of the program appears in it (Scoggins), kills each virtual woman and seduces each convict. When she begins to appear outside the program, the men quickly turn on each other.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Kevin VanHookGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Action

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where the Earth is ruled by the Galactic Federation, Commander John Cable is sent to a remote planet to investigate a distress signal. Upon arrival, he discovers a derelict spaceship and a lone survivor, a beautiful alien woman named Vana. As Cable attempts to rescue Vana and uncover the truth behind the distress signal, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of survival against a relentless alien predator.

Critical Reception

Alien Intruder is a low-budget science fiction horror film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often cited as an example of direct-to-video B-movies from the 1990s, with some acknowledging its ambition despite its limitations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a sci-fi atmosphere with limited resources.

  • Criticized for its weak plot, uneven pacing, and uninspired special effects.

  • Some viewers found the creature design and action sequences to be adequately entertaining for a B-movie.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or negligible, placing it in the category of lesser-known genre films.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by PM Entertainment, a company known for its prolific output of action and B-movies during the 1990s, often utilizing practical effects and smaller budgets.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, I knew this was going to stink walking into it... but it had Lando in it and, honestly, that was enough to sell me on it. Anyway... it looks cheap as all get out. But it has Lando in it. Most of the acting is really bad... sa...