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Alien Raiders

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
8.8K
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Alien Raiders (2008)
Home Video Trailer from Warner Home Video
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  • Action
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi

A group enters a supermarket at closing time, shoots around and takes hostages. They believe aliens have arrived there then. Cops arrive outside.A group enters a supermarket at closing time, shoots around and takes hostages. They believe aliens have arrived there then. Cops arrive outside.A group enters a supermarket at closing time, shoots around and takes hostages. They believe aliens have arrived there then. Cops arrive outside.

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
8.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ben Rock
  • Writers
    • Julia Fair(screenplay)
    • David Simkins
  • Stars
    • Carlos Bernard
    • Mathew St. Patrick
    • Rockmond Dunbar
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ben Rock
  • Writers
    • Julia Fair(screenplay)
    • David Simkins
  • Stars
    • Carlos Bernard
    • Mathew St. Patrick
    • Rockmond Dunbar
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 76User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins

    Videos1

    Alien Raiders
    Trailer 2:09
    Alien Raiders

    Photos9

    Courtney Ford in Alien Raiders (2008)
    Keith Hudson in Alien Raiders (2008)
    Jeffrey Licon and Courtney Ford in Alien Raiders (2008)
    Alien Raiders (2008)
    Carlos Bernard and Keith Hudson duke it out in "Alien Raiders."
    Director Ben Rock with actors Carlos Bernard and Keith Hudson on the set of "Alien Raiders."
    Carlos Bernard battling Keith Hudson on the set of "Alien Raiders."
    Alien Raiders (2008)

    Top cast

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    Carlos Bernard
    Carlos Bernard
    • Aaron Ritteras Aaron Ritter
    Mathew St. Patrick
    Mathew St. Patrick
    • Seth Steadmanas Seth Steadman
    Rockmond Dunbar
    Rockmond Dunbar
    • Kaneas Kane
    Courtney Ford
    Courtney Ford
    • Sterlingas Sterling
    Jeffrey Licon
    Jeffrey Licon
    • Bennyas Benny
    • (as Jeff Licon)
    Samantha Streets
    Samantha Streets
    • Whitneyas Whitney
    Derek Basco
    Derek Basco
    • Mannyas Manny
    Bonita Friedericy
    Bonita Friedericy
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    Bryan Krasner
    Bryan Krasner
    • Moodyas Moody
    Keith Hudson
    Keith Hudson
    • Chambersas Chambers
    Joel McCrary
    Joel McCrary
    • Tarkeyas Tarkey
    Joseph Steven Yang
    Joseph Steven Yang
    • Ulrichas Ulrich
    Philip Newby
    • Spookyas Spooky
    Tom Kiesche
    Tom Kiesche
    • Loganas Logan
    • (as Tom Kietsche)
    Laura Cordova
    Laura Cordova
    • Hispanic Nannyas Hispanic Nanny
    Mark Anthony Vazquez
    Mark Anthony Vazquez
    • Walkeras Walker
    Roberta Bassin
    Roberta Bassin
    • Boozy Womanas Boozy Woman…
    Tom Noga
    Tom Noga
    • Teacheras Teacher
    • Director
      • Ben Rock
    • Writers
      • Julia Fair(screenplay)
      • David Simkins
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    Storyline

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    It's the end of yet another night at Hastings Supermarket, an idyllic family grocery store in Buck Lake, Arizona. But the normal monotony of rounding up shopping carts and settling out the cash drawers is broken at 11:07pm, just before closing when a group of masked and armed-to-the-teeth militants invades the store, immediately killing several of the employees and shoppers and holding the rest hostage. Though the hostage-takers at first appear to be robbers or terrorists, they reveal themselves to be a cadre of rogue scientists that has discovered and tracked an alien infestation to THIS STORE on THIS NIGHT, and they are determined to find out which of the survivors are extraterrestrials and end the invasion at any cost. —Anonymous
    • arizona
    • grocery store
    • alien
    • die hard scenario
    • gun
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "Logan Cam" footage was shot by actor Tom Kiesche, who played Logan. Originally, the camera was just to be a prop for his character. But before shooting, Tom asked Ben, the director, for a functioning cam, with tapes and batteries. The first tape got misplaced by someone along the lines, because no one took it very seriously. Most people, both crew and actors, were surprised that he was actually shooting during "his" scenes. However, lots of the footage he shot, made the final film, giving the film an even grittier feel and giving the editor other options to cut to.
    • Quotes

      Cop #1: You were infected?

      Charlotte: Yeah. Didn't take. Too much "better living through chemistry" screws them up real good. The only problem is you gotta keep using to keep them from taking over.

      Cop #1: That's the best druggie excuse I've heard.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Terror Film Festival Promotional Video 2012 (2012)

    User reviews76

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Sci Fi Channel Should Take Notes
    This movie is definitely not going to win any awards. It's also not going to make any top 10 lists at the end of the year. It won't even make cult status.

    What it will do is entertain you & keep you on the edge of your seat.

    The premise is simple. A group of independent "alien hunters" have descended on a small town, and specifically a grocery store where they seem to have found the original infection. Do they do the best job securing the location?? No. Do they seem dis organized, and nervous?? Yes. But I think that adds to the plot. These are not trained police officers, or ex military men. They are regular Joe's that have found something that needs to be stopped.

    What's most impressive is the way the tension is built throughout the film. You feel the same claustrophobic tension that you get in Splinter, and there's a similar feeling to the great Spanish film "rec" This movie isn't quite as good in quality as those two movies, but there's a good mix of "what the heck is going on" and "how is this whole thing going to end."

    There are very limited special effects in this movie, and when used they add to the story, they don't take away. There's almost no CGI, and that's a good thing. The Sci Fi channel could really learn something about creating movies like this, where you have alien invasions without using incredibly cheap and campy CGI, just a little make up, and some cool camera tricks and hold back the pay off till the last minute. It's an easy formula that's been missing from science fiction films for quite some time. Directors have fallen in love with being able to create big creatures, but don't know how to build tension.

    Now, the movie does have plot wholes, and relies on some clichés. The one cop that happens to be a hostage negotiator from "the big city." The ending isn't as surprising as they want it to be. Still, for a direct to DVD movie, this is about as good as it gets.

    It's science fiction, so suspend disbelief a bit, and imagine how you would react if you were in the characters shoes. It's an enjoyable little trip.
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    13
    • garlick_2
    • Dec 26, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inhuman
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Home Video
      • Raw Feed
      • Flame Ventures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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