Alien Apocalypse

Alien Apocalypse

Year: 2023

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Adrian Avila

ActionScience Fiction

An unmanned spacecraft returns from Proxima B in the Alpha Centauri system, carrying samples for study. Scientists quickly discover the alien specimens are alive and begin to replicate rapidly. The small creatures grow in size, become increasingly violent, and pose a growing threat to Earth, forcing the researchers to fight for survival.

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Timeline & Setting – Alien Apocalypse (2023)

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Time period

Near future

Earth has just returned from a 40-year space mission, and aliens invaded 20 years earlier. The remaining government apparatus, including a living President, survives in secret HQ while a rebellion begins to coalesce. The stage is set for a high-stakes confrontation between enslaved humans and the insectoid invaders.

Location

Portland, Oregon, Alien work camp near ruins

The action centers on the ruins of Portland, Oregon, where captives are forced to labor in a camp run by human bounty hunters under alien oversight. The harsh environment blends ruined urban decay with makeshift infrastructure built for control and punishment. Outside the camp, pockets of resistance and rumors of a surviving President fuel the characters' drive to escape and fight back.

🗺️ Ruins of Portland 🏕️ Alien work camp 🧭 Post-apocalyptic 🧱 Struggle

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:50

Main Characters – Alien Apocalypse (2023)

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Dr. Ivan Hood

Astronaut and osteopath who leads the resistance after escaping the alien camp. He engineers the plan to reach the President and coordinate an assault, gaining the moniker The Great Exterminator as his actions rally the freed slaves.

🧠 Scientist 🚀 Astronaut 🗺️ Leader

Kelly

Companion to Dr. Hood; captured during the escape and subjected to punishment. She endures imprisonment, aids in the escape plan, and embodies resilience in the face of brutal control.

🤝 Ally 🧭 Survivor

President

The former head of the American government who survives in a diminished capacity. He becomes a symbolic figure for the resistance, with a loyal faction that believes in reclaiming control and rebuilding a nation.

👑 Leader 🗺️ Symbol

Trooper Butler

A human bounty hunter who supervises the work camp. He represents the tightening grip of the occupation and the moral complexities of enforcing order among prisoners.

🪖 Soldier 🧭 Enforcer

Captain Jensen

Military officer aligned with the resistance's efforts; aids in planning and executing a counterattack against the alien camp.

🎖️ Leader 🗺️ Strategist

General Bennett

High-ranking remnant of the governmental structure who navigates the fractured post-invasion political landscape and supports Hood's uprising.

🏛️ Commander 🛡️ Strategist

Celeste Daniels

Member of the human resistance network; actively supports escape plans and coordinates with other survivors.

🧭 Ally 🕸️ Connector

Dr. Kirby

Medical doctor and scientist aiding the rebel faction; helps treat captives and provides technical insights for the resistance.

🧠 Scientist 🏥 Healer

Sergeant Sanchez

Non-commissioned officer who supervises operations within the human camp; balances discipline with the needs of enslaved workers.

🛡️ Leader 🗺️ Organizer

Trooper Avila

A trooper involved in security duties within the camp; part of the guard network that the resistance targets.

🪖 Soldier 🛡️ Guard

Trooper Landon

Loyal member of the camp's security under alien oversight; interacts with other characters as the escape plan unfolds.

🪖 Soldier 🗺️ Scout

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:50

Major Themes – Alien Apocalypse (2023)

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⚔️ Rebellion

The film centers on a grassroots uprising against alien oppressors and their human collaborators. Dr. Hood's leadership turns a scattered group of escapees into a coordinated force. The rebels pull off risky strikes and show the price of rebellion, including sacrifices like Kelly's imprisonment. The arc culminates in a larger counteroffensive that redefines what resistance can achieve.

🔒 Oppression

Humans are forcibly conscripted and kept under harsh discipline in alien-run camps. The punishment scenes, such as Kelly losing a finger, illustrate the brutality of the occupiers and the dehumanizing effect on the enslaved. Bounty hunters supervise daily life, blending coercion with a fragile veneer of order. The story uses these conditions to motivate the push for escape and liberation.

🕊️ Hope

Despite ruin, the human spirit endures through secret networks and shared stories of a surviving President. Hood's ascent to leadership embodies the transformation from survivor to liberator, sparking belief in a future where freedom is possible. The rebels' morale grows as feats of courage and small wins accumulate. The theme underscores that hope can drive unity even in the bleakest of circumstances.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:50

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