Encounters of the Fourth Kind (TV Movie 1989)
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"Nova" Kidnapped by UFOs? The True Story of Alien Abductions (TV Episode 1996)
Features clips from the film"Nostalgia Critic" Top 11 Most Awkward Christopher Walken Moments (TV Episode 2010)
The abduction scene takes #7"WatchMojo" Top 10 Christopher Walken Performances (TV Episode 2012)
Whitley Strieber is #10.The Nightmare (2015)
Clips featured."WatchMojo" Top 10 Alien Abductions in Movies and TV (TV Episode 2015)
The alien abduction of Whitley Strieber is #4.
Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. (1990)
This film's title is featured on a movie theater marquee."Mystery Science Theater 3000" Being from Another Planet (TV Episode 1992)
Joel: "'Communion,' with Whitley Strieber"Fire in the Sky (1993)
In both films, aliens wear suits that resemble the classic "grey" alien design, but isn't their true appearance.Pulp Fiction (1994)
Christopher Walken has trouble putting things behind him in both films."The Unexplained" Alien Abductions (TV Episode 1997)
Dan Ahrens describes a scene from this movie.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Munchkins mentioned by Whitley.Father Knows Best (TV Series 1954–1960)
Mentioned in dialogue by Whitley Strieber near the end of the filmWhite Christmas (1954)
Title song mentioned by Whitley.The Honeymooners (TV Series 1955–1956)
Anne Strieber says "bang, zoom!" to her husband, imitating Ralph Cramden's famous line.Young Frankenstein (1974)
Both films involve the main character dancing to "Putting on the Ritz".
"The Simpsons" Treehouse of Horror VII (TV Episode 1996)
Homer expects to be probed when abducted, but Kang tells him they've moved on to other areas of research."South Park" Cartman Gets an Anal Probe (TV Episode 1997)
The alien visitor peeking from behind Cartman's door is a direct spoof of an infamous scene in Communion."South Park" Unaired Pilot (TV Episode 1997)
The alien visitor peeking from behind Cartman's door is a direct spoof of an infamous scene in Communion."HBO Comedy Half-Hour" Patton Oswalt (TV Episode 1998)
Mentioned by Patton.Happy Feet (2006)
Alien abduction that involves probing.
Puttin' on the Ritz (1930)
Whitley sings the title song and dances.Murder at the Vanities (1934)
Whitley and his son sing a bit of "Cocktails For Two", a song that debuted in this movie.Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
Partygoer dressed like Elvis in a jumpsuit.
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