Psychon Invaders
Psychon Invaders

Psychon Invaders

2006Movie90 minEnglish

Sarah McKinnis, a software engineer at a weapons factory, is accidentally shot in the head by a new type of riot control pistol. From that moment, her life becomes a nightmare. People appear to her as hideous aliens but she's the only one that can see these creatures. She tries to warn her normal looking supervisor, Ed Devon, but the evil space creatures massacre everyone at her laboratory. Sarah escapes with the pistol. The aliens kill her sister in retaliation. She wages a lone war against the extra-terrestrial menace, shooting and killing the army of hideous, green skinned monsters from space. But, how can one woman stop this hidden invasion from the stars?

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Brad G. WilsonGenres: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip are terrorized by alien invaders, but these aliens are not what they seem. The creatures, known as Psychons, feed on fear and have a peculiar weakness that the campers must exploit to survive. This low-budget B-movie blends humor with frights as the characters try to outwit their extraterrestrial adversaries.

Critical Reception

Psychon Invaders was a niche release primarily aimed at fans of cult B-movies and low-budget horror-comedy. It garnered a modest following for its campy charm and inventive, albeit crude, creature effects, but was largely overlooked by mainstream critics due to its production values and straightforward plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its B-movie sensibility and humorous approach to alien invasion tropes.
  • Appreciated by some for its creative creature design despite limited resources.
  • Criticized for its low production values and predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release, but those available often highlight its charm as a fun, low-budget sci-fi comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on MiniDV cameras and utilized practical effects created with limited resources, contributing to its distinct B-movie aesthetic.

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Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Clearly a rip off of the 80s They Live. Clearly, the woman is suffering hallucinations due to the head injury and in actuality is going on a killing spree, believing anyone to be aliens!