Alien Terror
Originally released in 1971. Alien Terror is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Jack Hill.
Starring Boris Karloff, Enrique Guzmán, and Christa Linder
Synopsis
Near the end of the 19th century, Prof. John Mayer and his assistant, the scientist Dr. Isabel Reed, accidentally invent a powerful ray. An alien travels to Earth to destroy the machine since it would be a threat to the universe. He initially possesses the mind of Thomas, a sex maniac and serial killer, to get close to Mayer during the demonstration of the machine to scientists and the military. Mayer's niece, Laura, meets an acquaintance of her uncle, the chemist Dr. Paul Rosten, and Mayer invites him to join the research. When Thomas gets close to Mayer, the alien also possesses his mind in order to destroy the device and his notes. Meanwhile, Thomas is not able to control his murderous impulses and attacks several women with a straight razor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Azteca Films
- Filmica Vergara S.A.
- Parasol Group
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alien Terror about?
Near the end of the 19th century, Prof. John Mayer and his assistant, the scientist Dr. Isabel Reed, accidentally invent a powerful ray. An alien travels to Earth to destroy the machine since it wo...
Who directed Alien Terror?
Alien Terror was directed by Jack Hill.
How long is Alien Terror?
Alien Terror has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Alien Terror released?
Alien Terror was released on April 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alien Terror?
The main cast of Alien Terror includes Boris Karloff, Enrique Guzmán, Christa Linder, Maura Monti, Yerye Beirute.