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Alien Cargo
After eight months of hyper-sleep, when Christopher 'Chris' McNiel (Jason London) and Theta Kaplan (Missy Crider) of a Mars cargo transport ship the Solar System Shipping Vessel No.17 (Triple S-17) awaken, they find out something has gone terribly wrong. They've woken up from hyper-sleep almost ten months past their scheduled time, find the ship's internals badly damaged, off course and almost no fuel. What's more, it's discovered the first shift killed each other. As the plot unfolds, something truly evil is discovered on board - an alien biological life form which can psychologically manipulate humans.
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Plot Summary
A group of deep-space miners on a remote asteroid discover an alien organism that begins to take over the minds of the crew. As paranoia and madness spread, the remaining uninfected members must find a way to survive and escape before the alien consumes them all.
Critical Reception
Alien Cargo received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited as a forgettable entry in the sci-fi horror genre of the late 90s. While some acknowledged its attempts at suspense, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other, more successful science fiction horror films.
Performances are often cited as being uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
The special effects and overall production value are considered dated and unconvincing by modern standards.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for 'Alien Cargo,' but those available generally echo critical sentiment, with viewers often describing it as a low-budget, unremarkable sci-fi thriller with a predictable story and unmemorable characters.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and premise, 'Alien Cargo' is not related to the similarly titled 1988 film 'Alien Nation' or the 'Alien' film franchise.
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