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A space commander sends a female android to Earth to destroy an escaped convict.
A deadly, technologically advanced alien is sent to Earth by its civilization to hunt down and eliminate "unwanted" humans. A gritty, grizzled cop named Colonel Crane is tasked with stopping the alien before it can complete its mission and wipe out a significant portion of humanity. Crane must confront his own past demons while facing off against the relentless extraterrestrial killer.
Alienator is a low-budget science fiction horror film that gained a cult following primarily for its creature effects and cheesy, B-movie charm. While not critically acclaimed, it's often remembered fondly by fans of 80s/90s direct-to-video sci-fi.
Praised for its inventive creature design and effects on a small budget.
Noted for its gritty, exploitative tone and straightforward action.
Often criticized for its weak plot and inconsistent acting.
Google audience: Audiences generally acknowledge Alienator as a typical low-budget 90s sci-fi/horror flick. Many appreciate the creature effects and the nostalgic B-movie feel, though the plot and acting are frequently cited as significant weaknesses.
The alien creature in the film was designed by special effects artist Marcus Koch, who later went on to work on films like "The Re-Animator" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation."
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A female _Terminator_ with some _Star Wars_ elements thrown in, this movie is typical of the era coming from director Fred Olen Ray; actually it's a bit comedy too, which I assume was intended. _Alienator_ doesn't have a great deal to recom...