Extraterrestrial

Extraterrestrial

Year: 2012

Language: English

Director: Nacho Vigalondo

Sci-FiDramaComedy

After a night of unexpected romance, Julio wakes up next to Julia and finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Their morning quickly turns extraordinary when a massive flying saucer appears over the empty city. As they try to understand the situation, they must confront the potential threat to humanity and their own complicated connection.

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1

Frantic Phone Call

A frantic woman rushes to a shop, desperate to use a phone. However, she is denied entry, forcing her to duck into a nearby phone booth to find a means of communication.

2

Weekend Getaway Begins

April and her boyfriend Kyle embark on a weekend trip to her parents' secluded cabin. They are joined unexpectedly by Kyle's friends Seth, Melanie, and Seth’s girlfriend Lex.

Secluded Cabin
3

Illegal Fireworks

During their road trip, Seth playfully ignites fireworks inside the car. This reckless act catches the attention of Sheriff Murphy, who warns them about their dangerous behavior.

On the road
4

Drinks and Marijuana

Upon arrival at the cabin, the group indulges in drinks and marijuana provided by Travis, a family friend of April. The atmosphere becomes relaxed, but underlying tensions start to surface.

Secluded Cabin
5

Proposal Gone Wrong

Kyle surprises everyone by proposing to April in front of their friends, but she shockingly declines. This rejection ignites tension in their relationship and creates discomfort among the group.

Secluded Cabin
6

Mysterious Crash in the Woods

While hanging out, the group witnesses something crash in the woods nearby. Driven by curiosity, they venture out to investigate, leading them to an alien spacecraft and strange tracks.

Woods
7

Confronting an Alien

Upon returning to the cabin, the group encounters one of the aliens, and in the ensuing chaos, they manage to shoot it. However, their relief is short-lived as a fallen tree blocks their escape route.

Near the Cabin
8

Abduction of Lex

In a shocking turn of events, a spaceship appears overhead and abducts Lex while the others flee towards Travis's home. The group is left terrified and confused about the alien presence.

Near the Cabin
9

The Secret Treaty

April explains the previous night's horrific events to Travis, who reveals a chilling theory: a secret treaty exists between aliens and the U.S. government since the Roswell incident.

Travis's Home
10

Barricading the Cabin

In a hurried attempt to secure their safety, the group rushes back to barricade themselves inside the cabin while Travis decides to confront the aliens. Tensions and fear escalate as the reality of their situation sets in.

Secluded Cabin
11

Seth's Misunderstanding

During a chaotic moment, Seth mistakenly identifies Sheriff Murphy and Deputy Mitchell as aliens, resulting in his arrest. Murphy shares his vendetta against aliens stemming from his wife's mysterious disappearance.

Secluded Cabin
12

Travis's Stand

Travis stands his ground against the aliens while chaos unfolds. It becomes unclear whether he will survive the encounter as the situation escalates dramatically.

Near the Cabin
13

Desperate Measures

April and Melanie find themselves locked in the basement by Kyle, who believes it's for their safety. In a moment of despair, Melanie makes a tragic choice as April clings to memories of happier times.

Basement of the Cabin
14

Alien Abduction

Determined to rescue Kyle, April tries to distract the aliens with fireworks. In a twisted turn of events, she ends up being abducted by the very beings she hoped to protect her loved ones from.

Outside the Cabin
15

The Grim Conclusion

Awakening on an alien spaceship, April and Kyle must navigate through horror as they witness grotesque experiments and the remains of former humans. As they escape back to Earth, they face brutal attack by U.S. Army soldiers, confirming Travis's theories of government complicity.

Alien Spaceship / Earth

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