Invader (1997)

When the Viking space capsule suddenly returns to Earth from its long ago trip to Mars, it brings with it an intelligent visitor that is part "Alien" and part "ET". Encased in armor, it ... See full summary »

Director:

Mark H. Baker

Writer:

Mark H. Baker

Stars:

Cotter Smith, Deirdre O'Connell, Robert Wisdom

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cotter Smith	...	Dr. Case Montgomery
Deirdre O'Connell	...	Dr. Gracia Scott
Robert Wisdom	...	Colonel Jessie Pratt
Ryan Phillippe	...	Private Ryan
Raoul O'Connell	...	Private Jeffers
Carlos Carrasco	...	Sergeant Lopez
Leland Orser	...	Michael Perkett, NASA
Kevin Cooney	...	Lt. General McClintock
Joseph Romanov	...	Private Hawkins
Damon Saleem	...	Private Talbert
Ivan Gueron	...	Lieutenant Angstrom
Timothy Charles	...	Ian Ochs
Greg Webb	...	Recovery Team Member (as Gregory Webb)
Peter McKernan	...	Chopper Co-Pilot
Dirk Vahle	...	Chopper Pilot

Storyline

When the Viking space capsule suddenly returns to Earth from its long ago trip to Mars, it brings with it an intelligent visitor that is part "Alien" and part "ET". Encased in armor, it extends a humanlike form from its shell to examine its surroundings and shows an interest in humans including a soft caress of a female scientist prior to the Army killing it. This only enrages its sibling.

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Plot Keywords:

mars the planet | outer space | independent film

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Taglines:

A research satellite returns to Earth with more than information.

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sci-fi monster violence

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

March 1997 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Lifeform

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alterian, StarGate Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Lacking a heat shield, the Viking lander would have burned up while passing through Earth's atmosphere.

User Reviews

well made b-movie

Although it was a 'direct-to-video movie', it was nice. Convincing characters and a well thought out plot, for a B-movie. Pretty good special effects and a very nice (and unexpected) climax. If you like s-f movies you should see this movie. 7/10