Alien Abduction (2005)

Director:

Eric Forsberg

Writer:

Eric Forsberg (writer)

Release Date:

1 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The war of the worlds has already begun!

Plot:

After being abducted by extra terrestrials, Jean and her friends are committed to a top secret government run mental institution to undergo tests and be brainwashed. |

Plot Keywords:

Mental Institution | Government | Identity Crisis | Heart Ripped Out | Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Megan Lee Ethridge	...	Jean
Griff Furst	...	Todd (as Griff Feuerstein)
Marissa Morse	...	Britney (as Melanie Porter)
Patrick Thomassie	...	Bud
Jilon Ghai	...	Thomas
Bobby James	...	Dr. Booker (as Robert James)
Claudia Katz	...	Major Shakti
Edwin Craig	...	The Director
Angela Landis	...	Nurse White (as Angela Tubman)
Deirdre Schwiesow	...	Nurse Green
Alisha Seaton	...	Nurse Schwartz
Amanda Weier	...	Captain Helens
Robert Lucchesi	...	Lieutenant Biggs (as Bob Lucchesi)
Scott F. Evans	...	Staffer Maurice
Butch Leonard	...	Staffer Franks

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence/gore, language and nudity.

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | UK:15

Company:

Asylum, The

Goofs:

Continuity: Video footage from the camera shows that the camera is moving, but in the next shot the camera is stationary. This happens almost every time the camcorder footage is shown.

Movie Connections:

References Splatterhouse (1988) (VG)

Story kept me on the edge nicely but a little disappointing effects wise

I really liked this movie but I wanted so much more from the CGI. First of all I suspect the story was based on the MacPherson video tapes which I am a big fan of. Second, most of the film took place on an army base which caught me off guard and peaked my interest, great surprise. And third, this movie kept me thinking, what's next, what now? All the way up to the end. On the negative side I was preoccupied with the cheap sets and the so so monster costumes. Also, I kept having to push my volume button up and down throughout the film. At one point there was no sound at all and I thought that my TV was on the blink. When I rented it I expected a regular movie so it was a little surprising how cheaply done this was. But the story was so good and disconcerting that I was gripped from beginning to end. I also liked the tall, skinny blond actor because I didn't know what to expect from him and the lead actress was great. What was up with her friend though? Is that her real voice? I will watch this film again with my wife because of the MacPherson connection and the fine conclusion which really caught me by surprise. Over all, very positive.