Greetings, fellow space enthusiasts and UFO aficionados! Today, let’s embark on a cinematic journey to the year 2017 when the world of film delved deep into the mysteries of extraterrestrial encounters and alien abductions. While 2017 may not have flooded the silver screen with these intriguing tales, it did offer us a handful of thought-provoking and spine-tingling alien abduction movies. Join us as we explore the extraterrestrial cinematic landscape of that year.
1. “The Fourth Kind” (2009)
Though technically released in 2009, “The Fourth Kind” continued to cast its eerie and hypnotic spell over audiences in 2017 and beyond. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, this found-footage thriller takes us to the chilling town of Nome, Alaska, where residents have mysteriously disappeared. Starring Milla Jovovich, the film blends real and recreated footage, creating an atmosphere that suggests alien abductions might be closer than we think. With its unsettling hypnosis sessions and terrifying encounters, “The Fourth Kind” keeps us questioning the line between reality and the unknown.
2. “Phoenix Forgotten” (2017)
Directed by Justin Barber, “Phoenix Forgotten” is a found-footage sci-fi horror film that revisits the infamous Phoenix Lights incident of 1997. The movie follows a group of teenagers who go searching for answers about the strange lights they witnessed as children, leading them to uncover a series of unsettling and extraterrestrial events. “Phoenix Forgotten” offers a suspenseful and eerie take on the enduring mystery of the Phoenix Lights.
3. “Abduction” (2017)
Directed by Ernie Barbarash, “Abduction” introduces a unique twist to the alien abduction genre. The film tells the story of a man who awakens in a forest with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As he embarks on a journey to uncover his identity, he becomes entangled in a web of extraterrestrial intrigue and government conspiracies. “Abduction” offers a mind-bending narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
While 2017 may not have inundated us with alien abduction movies, these select few managed to captivate our imaginations and remind us of the enduring fascination with the mysteries of the cosmos. Whether you’re drawn to the spine-tingling suspense of “The Fourth Kind,” the chilling reimagining of a real-life event in “Phoenix Forgotten,” or the mind-bending mystery of “Abduction,” these films invite us to contemplate the enigmas that lie beyond the stars. So, dim the lights, grab some extraterrestrial-themed popcorn, and immerse yourself in the world of alien abductions on the silver screen!