Three young conspiracy theorists attempt to uncover the mysteries of Area 51, the government's secret location rumored to have hosted encounters with alien beings. What they find at this hidden facility exposes unimaginable secrets.
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Cast
| Reid Warner | ... |
Reid
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Darrin Bragg | ... |
Darrin
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Ben Rovner | ... |
Ben
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| Jelena Nik | ... |
Jelena
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| Roy Abramsohn | ... |
Jim Nelson
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Frank Novak | ... |
Frank Novak
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Glenn Campbell | ... |
Glenn Campbell
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Connie West | ... |
Little A'Le'Inn Waitress
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James Decker | ... |
Kooky Rachel Local
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Patrick Sullivan | ... |
Lazar's Insider Security
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David Thornsberry | ... |
Employee
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Jenna Thornsberry | ... |
Area 51 Employee's Wife
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Amelia Thornsberry | ... |
Employee Daughter
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Wray Featherstone | ... |
Reid's Dad
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| Sandra Staggs | ... |
Reid's Mom
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| Jennefer Folsom | ... |
Jennefer Ludwigsen
(as Jennefer Ludwigsen)
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| Susan Lanier | ... |
Jennefer's Mom
(as Suze Lanier-Bramlett)
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Saxton Cole Hurley | ... |
Son of Jennefer
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Bradley Laise | ... |
Hybrid
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Jonathan Hausfater | ... |
Party Guest Interview 1
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Matt Hausfater | ... |
Party Guest Interview 2
(as Matthew Hausfater)
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Kara Lindquist | ... |
Party Guest Interview 3
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Matthew Rowland | ... |
Reid's Boss
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| Jolene Andersen | ... |
Reid's Sister
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| Jamel King | ... |
Darrin's Brother
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| Robin Tweed | ... |
Ben's Mother
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Victor Dante | ... |
Creepy Local
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Christopher Frederick | ... |
UFO Interview 1
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| Russ Taylor | ... |
UFO Interview 2
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| David Saucedo | ... |
UFO Interview 3
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Norio Hayakawa | ... |
Norio Hayakawa
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| Stephen Bassett | ... |
Political Activist
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| Steven Barton | ... |
Strip Club Bouncer (uncredited)
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Keith Blomberg | ... |
Partygoer (uncredited)
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| George Knapp | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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Jonathan Marsh | ... |
Partygoer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Oren Peli | ||
Written by
| Christopher Denham | ... | (written by) |
| Oren Peli | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jason Blum | ... | producer |
| Stuart Ford | ... | executive producer |
| Jake Morrison | ... | co-producer |
| Katie Mustard | ... | line produce: additional photography |
| Rick A. Osako | ... | line producer (as Rick Osako) |
| Oren Peli | ... | executive producer |
| Gregory Plotkin | ... | co-producer |
| Steven Schneider | ... | producer |
| Jeanette Volturno | ... | line producer (as Jeanette Brill) |
| Amir Zbeda | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Todd Grossman | ||
Editing by
| Blake Maniquis | ||
| Jake York | ||
Editorial Department
| Keith Blomberg | ... | on-line editor: EPK Package |
| John Caldwell | ... | assistant editor |
| Gilbert Carreras | ... | color timer |
| Tamara Gagarin | ... | account executive |
| Jake Hamilton | ... | additional editor |
| Anthony Huang | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Valerie McCaffrey | ||
Production Design by
| Patrick M. Sullivan Jr. | ||
Art Direction by
| Zach Bangma | ||
| Danielle Clemenza | ||
Set Decoration by
| Mark J. Mullins | ||
Costume Design by
| Amy Brownson | ||
Makeup Department
| Joe Badiali | ... | makeup effects technician |
| Kymber Blake | ... | special makeup effects department head |
| Daina Daigle | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert Hall | ... | creature effects designer |
| Dalton Kutsch | ... | special makeup effects technician: Almost Human Inc. |
| Laura Lieffring | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Erik Porn | ... | special makeup effects supervisor |
| Christian Quarantillo | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Scott Simpson | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Cale Thomas | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Daniele Tirinnanzi | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Miles Girard Watson | ... | makeup effects technician |
| Steve Winsett | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| David Thornsberry | ... | production manager: additional photography |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andrew Shepherd | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Victor Anderson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Brent Astrope | ... | construction foreman |
| Russell Evans | ... | carpenter |
| Wray Featherstone | ... | property master |
| Scott Lafferty | ... | construction coordinator |
| Corey Roberson | ... | propmaker |
Sound Department
| Sean Byrne | ... | audio post-conform |
| Paul H. Maritsas | ... | sound mixer |
| Wil Masisak | ... | production sound mixer |
| Jon Vogl | ... | sound supervisor & re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Nick DeRosa | ... | special effects technician |
| Chris Hampton | ... | special effects technician |
| Bryan Smith | ... | special effects makeup |
Visual Effects by
| Jonathan Bourgoine | ... | visual effects producer |
| Greg Dora | ... | senior compositor |
| Drew Huntley | ... | compositor |
| Geoff Leavitt | ... | visual effects supervisor: Nitrous Visual Effects |
| Jake Morrison | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Kenny Richards | ... | stunt performer: Guard |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ben Benesh | ... | key grip |
| Rowan Byers | ... | electrician |
| Chris Carroll | ... | best boy electric |
| Victoria Chenoweth | ... | lighting technician |
| Chris Cogan | ... | best boy grip |
| Fred Hayes | ... | still photographer |
| Geoff Knight | ... | chief lighting technician (as Geoffrey Knight) |
| Harold Lacuesta | ... | electrician |
| Daniel McNutt | ... | grip |
| Leigh Mierke | ... | gaffer |
| Jerry J. White III | ... | lighting balloon technician |
Casting Department
| Brian Rowe | ... | casting associate |
Location Management
| Brian Palmert | ... | location scout |
| David Thornsberry | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeff Ali | ... | composer: theme music |
Additional Crew
| Robert Cedric Bowden | ... | production assistant |
| Jeremey Connors | ... | key set production assistant |
| David Danberg | ... | catering/craft service: re-shoots |
| Mike I. Davis | ... | post production runner |
| Callum Christopher Grant | ... | International Sales |
| Lance Harwell | ... | key production assistant |
| Mark Jopling | ... | production assistant: reshoots |
| Ryan Pederson | ... | key set production assistant |
| Ben Pomeroy | ... | production supervisor: Incentive Filmed Entertainment |
| Stephan Rothman | ... | post production accountant |
| Adam M. Stone | ... | product placement coordinator |
| Cat Stone | ... | product placement coordinator |
| Yu-Fai Suen | ... | investors representative |
| John Tamburro | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Lindsay Taylor | ... | production assistant: reshoots |
| Randi Woxland | ... | set medic |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Concorde Filmverleih (2010) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Euro TV (2010) (France) (theatrical)
- Gulf Film (2010) (United Arab Emirates) (theatrical)
- Insurge Pictures (2015) (United States) (theatrical)
- Momentum Pictures (2010) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (2010) (United States) (theatrical)
- PlayArte Pictures (2010) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2010) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2010) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Village Roadshow Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Village Roadshow Greece S.A. (2010) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Zelta (2010) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Film1 Action (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2010) (Thailand)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2010) (Vietnam)
- Insurge Pictures (2015) (United States)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2015) (Australia) (DVD)
- Paramount Pictures (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount+ (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
- Teleview International (2010) (Lebanon) (Middle East)
Special Effects
- Almost Human (creature effects)
Other Companies
- Aramid Entertainment Fund (funding)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- EMS Payroll (extras payroll services)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Hollywood Trucks (entertainment transportation)
- Mode HQ (post-production)
- Modern VideoFilm (post-production services)
- Silver Screen Rentals (production supplies)
- Stone Management (product placement)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Obsessed with breaking into the U.S. Air Force highly classified facility known only as Area 51, three young friends and zealous conspiracy theorists--Reid, Darrin and Ben--travel to Las Vegas. Equipped with state-of-the-art gear, they team up with Jelena, the daughter of the secret installation's former employee, and summon up the courage to sneak into the facility, intent on unearthing its otherworldly mysteries. There, in the bowels of the heavily guarded compound, terrifying truths and unfathomable knowledge await, and only the audacious UFO investigators' raw footage can prove their existence. However, can they make it back in one piece to share it with the world? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | They're Here. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film had (for some reason) been completed but kept on the shelf since 2009. In 2015, it finally came out in select theaters and VOD on 15th May. See more » |
| Goofs | When the undercover agent approaches them claiming to be a tourist, there is a chest-level "GoPro" shot with all three men in the frame, and no fourth man to film it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 9 Found Footage Fates Worse Than Death (2021). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Reid's Rap See more » |
| Crazy Credits | There is a scene after the ending credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Town local interviewee:
Area 51, man. It's the 51st state. See more » |