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Cameron Mitchell vs. aliens in a farmhouse siege—because even ET knockoffs need a disco era too.
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Captive (1980)

B-movie fever dreamcosmic hostage crisisrural sci-fi

Overview

Science Fiction

Two aliens from the planet Styrolia crashland on Earth near a farm and take the inhabitants hostage.

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spacefuturistic societysiegefarm houseinterplanetary war

Standout Aspects

Acting

Cameron Mitchell gives 110% to material giving 40%

Production

Four directors somehow made THIS coherent-ish

Practical Effects

Alien costumes from the 'what's in the closet' school

Best for:Solo: 3am cult movie archaeology with snacks and zero expectations·Friends: Ironically appreciating Cameron Mitchell's entire career·Background: Doing laundry while vaguely aware of alien diplomacy
Heads up:Violence: Mild hostage tension, very little actual payoff
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Director

Allan Sandler

ReleasedJan 1, 1980
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Gold Key Entertainment

Top Cast

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

David Ladd

David Ladd

Caleb-7

Lori Saunders

Lori Saunders

Dan Sturkie

Dan Sturkie

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Anne Spielberg is Steven Spielberg's sister, making this the family's other alien movie in 1980.

Cultural

This was one of three low-budget sci-fi films the Sandler-Emenegger team churned out for TV markets in 1979-80.

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