Strange Invaders

"25 years ago, they arrived from another galaxy. Surprise — they're still here."

Sep 16 1983 PG 1h 34m
Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Alien beings, who settle in a small midwestern town, are disturbed by a young professor determined to rescue his daughter from their clutches.

Plot

Charlie's ex-wife disappears, and he travels to where she grew up--a rural town in the Midwest--to look for her. But, surprisingly, nobody knows about her or any of her many relatives, the Newmans. He meets aliens; but when he contacts the FBI, they don't believe him. He tells his story to a tabloid; and suddenly, he is chased by the aliens.

Written by

Bill Condon, Michael Laughlin, Walter Halsey Davis

Directed by

Michael Laughlin

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Lone Wolf McQuade Associates, EMI Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,875
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA