The best new alien invasion movies: immerse yourself in scary stories
UAportal has prepared a list of the best alien invasion movies released between 2018 and 2021.
Alien invasion movies have always been the most popular genre in cinema. These films explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life and how humans would react to their appearance.
Predator
IMDB rating: 5.3
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Country: USA
Duration: 1h 47min
Year: 2018
Producer: John Davis
Predator follows a group of ex-soldiers and a scientist who must stop an alien predator from killing civilians. Soon the team discovers that the predator has genetically enhanced itself with the DNA of other species, making it more dangerous than ever.
Extinction
IMDB rating: 5.8
Genre: Action, Drama, Science fiction
Country: USA
Duration: 1h 35min
Year: 2018
Producer: Todd Lieberman
"Extinction is a post-apocalyptic film about a father who has recurring nightmares about an alien invasion. When the aliens actually arrive, he must fight to save his family and the rest of humanity. As the story progresses, he learns the shocking truth about the aliens and their intentions.
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Battle for the Earth
IMDB rating: 6.0
Genre: Drama, Science fiction, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 1h 49mins
Year: 2019
Producer: Rupert Wyatt
Battle for Earth is set in a Chicago neighborhood that has been occupied by alien forces for ten years. The story follows a young man who becomes involved in a resistance movement against the aliens. As the resistance gathers strength, the young man and his allies must go through a dangerous web of lies and deception to achieve their goals.
Love and Monsters
IMDB rating: 7.0
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 1h 49mins
Year: 2020
Producer: Shawn Levy
"Love and Monsters is a post-apocalyptic film about a young man who embarks on a dangerous journey to reunite with his girlfriend after monsters have taken over the world. Along the way, he meets new friends and allies who help him in his quest.
The Breach
IMDB rating: 4.4
Genre: Action, Science fiction
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 1h 32min
Year: 2020
Producer: Corey Large
The Breach is set on a spaceship that is transporting the last inhabitants of Earth to a new planet. When an alien parasite is discovered on board, the crew must fight to destroy it before it destroys them all. When the situation gets out of hand, the crew discovers that the real threat may be even more sinister.
Earlier, UAportal prepared a selection of five adventure films released in the period from 2003 to 2008 that conquered the audience around the world.
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