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Alien Raiders (2008)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:8

Rotten:0

Average Rating:7.5/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: A grocery store becomes a landscape for intergalactic battle in this grisly sci-fi thriller. As the Hastings Market closes down for the night, its lingering shoppers become hostages for a crack... A grocery store becomes a landscape for intergalactic battle in this grisly sci-fi thriller. As the Hastings Market closes down for the night, its lingering shoppers become hostages for a crack military unit that takes control of the store. The team seeks out the deadly alien intruders lurking in the aisles, with the power to inhabit the bodies of humans. [More]

Starring: Rockmond Dunbar, Mathew St. Patrick, Andrew Ableson, Keith Hudson

Starring: Rockmond Dunbar, Mathew St. Patrick, Andrew Ableson, Keith Hudson, Carlos Berbard, Courtney Ford, Philip Newby

Director: Ben Rock

Director: Ben Rock
Producer: Tony Krantz, John Shiban, Daniel Myrick

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Feb 17, 2009

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What could have been a fairly rote monster movie gives us a level of suspense that you normally don't get for a film that comes in under the radar.

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
04/18/09
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

While perhaps not the most original or groundbreaking sci-fi/horror picture ever made, Alien Raiders at least succeeds in executing a simple-but-effective formula.

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03/01/09
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

Those who get past the lame title will be rewarded with one of the better low budget horror/sci-fi films to turn up in the past few years.

Full Review Source: Mike Bracken's Horror Films | comment Comment
02/22/09
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken's Horror Films

Coming across like "Quentin Tarantino Meets Aliens in a Supermarket," this nifty little movie is enough to restore your faith in the vitality of low-budget independent cinema.

Full Review Source: Cinefantastique | comment Comment
02/18/09
Steve Biodrowski
Steve Biodrowski
Cinefantastique

It's The Thing set in a supermarket!

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02/13/09
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

Just like the classic From Dusk Till Dawn, if not for the ridiculous title, you wouldn't have any idea this was a genre film for the first third of the movie. The acting is top notch and notable. This is a TV geek's dream what with favorites from three st

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02/13/09
Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy
Dread Central

A good old-fashioned monster movie that's poised and ready to knock you on your collective asses.

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02/12/09
Uncle Creepy
Uncle Creepy
Dread Central

Suffice to say that Alien Raiders has a few modest surprises up its sleeve, and that's more than most low-budget genre concoctions even attempt.

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10/13/08
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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