Xtro
Short description
A father named Sam disappears after being taken by extraterrestrials, leaving behind his wife, Rachel, and their son, Tony. When he returns three years later, he is no longer the same man and possesses frightening qualities. His reappearance creates tension within the family, as Rachel has started a new life with Joe, who views Sam with suspicion. As Sam attempts to reconnect with his son, his presence brings a dangerous influence that threatens those around him.
Directed by Harry Bromley Davenport, this British science fiction horror film features Philip Sayer as Sam Philips, alongside Bernice Stegers, Danny Brainin, Maryam d'Abo, Simon Nash, and Peter Mandell. The production was handled by Amalgamated Film Enterprises, Ashley Productions Ltd., and New Realm Entertainments, with a screenplay written by Iain Cassie and Robert Smith.
The movie has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a 5.6 rating on IMDb based on 9,100 votes and a 5.7 on TMDB from 253 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly lower score of 5.3 based on 9 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- The alien who landed on Earth was created by Francis Coates.
- The childbirth scene, occurring after the alien implants its embryos into a woman, was recreated by Anthony Hickox in his film “Necromancer 2: Apocalypse” (1993).
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