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Alien Encounter

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
274
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Alien Encounter (2008)
Sci-Fi

Two college students, Cameron and Justin go camping in the Arizona mountains for the weekend only to find themselves lost on a beach somewhere in California. Missing time, the mystery deepen... Read allTwo college students, Cameron and Justin go camping in the Arizona mountains for the weekend only to find themselves lost on a beach somewhere in California. Missing time, the mystery deepens when Cameron uncovers a unknown specimen not from Earth. In a race against time, with th... Read allTwo college students, Cameron and Justin go camping in the Arizona mountains for the weekend only to find themselves lost on a beach somewhere in California. Missing time, the mystery deepens when Cameron uncovers a unknown specimen not from Earth. In a race against time, with the government hot on their trail, Cameron and Justin's journey twists and turns and becomes... Read all

  • Director
    • Andrew MacKenzie
  • Writers
    • Lorri Amsden
    • Dave Gist
    • Andrew MacKenzie
  • Stars
    • Mackenzie Firgens
    • Ossie Beck
    • Matt Mercer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    274
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew MacKenzie
    • Writers
      • Lorri Amsden
      • Dave Gist
      • Andrew MacKenzie
    • Stars
      • Mackenzie Firgens
      • Ossie Beck
      • Matt Mercer
    • 5User reviews
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    Mackenzie Firgens
    Mackenzie Firgens
    • Ashley
    Ossie Beck
    Ossie Beck
    • Cameron
    Matt Mercer
    Matt Mercer
    • Justin
    Terin James
    • Anna
    • (as Terin Alba)
    Courtney Gains
    Courtney Gains
    • Donovan
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Dr. Katz
    Rob Steiner
    • Larry
    Aaron Mills
    • Trip
    Yvette Rachelle
    Yvette Rachelle
    • Christy Harper
    Chantelle Barry
    Chantelle Barry
    • Nicki
    Luke Amsden
    • Alex
    Zac Amsden
    • Karl
    Joe Davis
    Joe Davis
    • Officer Chippendale
    Vicki Goldsmith
    Vicki Goldsmith
    • Sam
    Lendon LeMelle
    • Jp
    Alex LiMandri
    • Dr. Fontaine
    Robbie McDonald
    Phil Pritchard
    Phil Pritchard
    • Henry Burroughs
    • Director
      • Andrew MacKenzie
    • Writers
      • Lorri Amsden
      • Dave Gist
      • Andrew MacKenzie
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    10ecomann2000

    Alien Encounter Film was super cool & enjoyed the ride

    Alien Encounter film was super wild...I must admit I dug this sleek & cool Sci-Fi Thriller. The film is based on true events of the Phoenix Lights UFO sightings in Arizona. It was cool on all levels! The effects were surreal, the music was wild, and acting was realistic. It had well known actor Courtney Gains from Stephen King Children Of The Corn film. And the super hot Actress/Supermodel Yvette Rachelle kept me more than intrigued while Matt Mercer of film Contracted was convincing. Not to mention there are aliens in the film and a wild ending. An enjoyable watch overall and now one of my favorite Sci-Fi Films along with Aliens & Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind.
    10porschemph

    Cool Campy Retro Sci Fi Film that intrigues the viewer

    Alien Encounter is my new fav for Sci Fi films and bound to be a cult favorite. I enjoyed it's retro 90's vibe and the fact it premise was based on the infamous Phoenix Lights that happened in the 90's. Overall the acting was good and story intrigued. Courtney Gains known Star from the popular film Children of the Corn gave a good performance and so did the smoking hot blond Actress Yvette Rachelle. She made the film. I watched it over again just to see this drop dead gorgeous and cool Actress again. Also I did enjoy the special effects ,campy feel and wild music. Overall it is definitely worth seeing. I saw this at Cannes Film Festival and look forward to buying the DVD soon
    10horsejumper0009

    Super Hip Super Trippy Super Film!!!

    My buddies and I really thought Alien Encounter film had a super cool vibe. Firstly, it was cool as it was based on a true events of Phoenix Lights UFO Sightings in the 1990's.Second, it had some killer special effects. Thirdly had some great well know Actors - Courtney Gains from Children of the Corn film, the super hot blonde Swedish/American Actress Yvette Rachelle and Matt Mercer from Contracted film. They made it a very enjoyable film. Not to mention , the rest of the quirky cast. Thirdly, it was a Sci Fi film that was a real trip to watch with killer tunes. We were really engrossed for the whole ride of this wildly fun film. Make sure you watch after the end credits too....

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • They Came from Outer Space
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • 1066 Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $190,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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