Seedpeople

Seedpeople

Year: 1992

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Manoogian

Science FictionHorror

When an alien plant's seeds begin colonizing the residents of Comet Valley, the once‑peaceful town falls under a strange, parasitic influence. A hard‑nosed sheriff steps in to investigate the bizarre occurrences, racing to uncover the root of the menace and save the community before the infestation spreads further.

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Timeline & Setting – Seedpeople (1992)

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Comet Valley

Comet Valley is a rural, isolated town cut off by bridge repairs, creating a sense of seclusion that fuels the mystery. Its quiet streets and orchard surroundings provide an intimate backdrop for the strange events. The town's isolation amplifies fear as seedpeople begin to appear.

🌌 Isolated Town 🧭 Remote Location 🌉 Bridge-Blocked

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Main Characters – Seedpeople (1992)

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Tom Bains (Sam Hennings)

Tom is a geologist who becomes the reluctant investigator of Comet Valley's mystery. He relies on scientific reasoning to connect the meteorite to the seed pods and stays determined to expose the alien threat despite escalating danger.

🔎 Investigator 🧬 Scientist 🧠 Logical

Heidi Tucker (Andrea Roth)

Tom's former girlfriend who runs a bed-and-breakfast. She provides support and resilience, joining Tom in the effort to uncover the truth and protect the town from the invasion.

🏡 Host 💪 Supportive 🔗 Ally

Kim Tucker (Holly Fields)

Heidi's niece, curious and brave, who senses danger early and becomes a valuable ally to Tom. She helps gather clues and keeps the group's morale when fear spikes.

👧 Curious 💪 Brave 🕵️‍♀️ Ally

Brad Yates (Dane Witherspoon)

The town deputy who brings pragmatic skepticism and a sense of duty. He navigates the outbreak's mystery while remaining loyal to his community.

🛡 Deputy 🗺 Pragmatic 🤝 Loyal

Ed Busta (David Dunard)

An orchard owner whose property becomes central to the alien plants' activity. He is practical and well-liked, representing everyday life disrupted by the invasion.

🌳 Orchard Owner 🗺 Practical 🧩 Local

Mrs Santiago (Anne Betancourt)

The housekeeper whose behavior contributes to the town's paranoia. Her role highlights how fear can blur perception and fuel suspicion as the seed invasion unfolds.

🏠 Housekeeper 🤔 Suspicious 👀 Mysterious

Doc Roller (Bernard Kates)

An eccentric local physician who treats bizarre symptoms and defends himself with UV bulbs. He helps identify the seed pods and provides essential scientific context to the investigation.

🧪 Scientist 🕶 Eccentric 🩺 Doctor

Burt Mosely (Sonny Carl Davis)

A local resident who embodies the ordinary life of Comet Valley before the invasion. He represents the everyday people affected by the outbreak and its consequences.

🧩 Local 🎯 Practical 🧭 Neighbor

Tumbler (Debbie Lee Carrington)

A minor character whose presence adds to the town's odd atmosphere as the seed invasion unfolds. Though not central to the plot, the role contributes to the sense that something uncanny is happening.

🎭 Minor Role 🔍 Curious 🧩 Mysterious

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Major Themes – Seedpeople (1992)

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🪐 Invasion

An alien collision into a quiet town unleashes an invasion that tests trust, bravery, and the limits of community. Seed pods propagate through the population, transforming people into emotionless duplicates. The story follows a determined group trying to uncover the truth before the threat spreads.

🧪 Science and Superstition

Tom's geology-driven investigation clashes with town folklore and fear. Scientific inquiry seeks to identify meteorite remnants and seed pods, while rumors and paranoia distort perception. The interplay between evidence and belief drives the tension.

🧭 Isolation

Bridge repairs that sever access to the outside world intensify the town's paranoia and desperation. The confinement magnifies the sense of danger and makes every ordinary setting a potential threat. Characters must confront the invasion within the limits of their closed community.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:46

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