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Area 51 (2015)

R  |   |  Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller  |  15 May 2015 (USA)
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Three young conspiracy theorists attempt to uncover the mysteries of Area 51, the government's secret location rumored to have hosted encounters with alien beings. What they find at this hidden facility exposes unimaginable secrets.

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Reid
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Darrin
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Ben
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Jelena
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Jim Nelson
Frank Novak ...
Frank Novak
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Glenn Campbell
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Little A'Le'Inn Waitress
James Decker ...
Kooky Rachel Local
Patrick Sullivan ...
Lazar's Insider Security
David Thornsberry ...
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Jenna Thornsberry ...
Area 51 Employee's Wife
Amelia Thornsberry ...
Employee Daughter
Wray Featherstone ...
Reid's Dad
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Reid's Mom
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Three young conspiracy theorists attempt to uncover the mysteries of Area 51, the government's secret location rumored to have hosted encounters with alien beings. What they find at this hidden facility exposes unimaginable secrets.

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Rated R for language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »

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Trivia

The Las Vegas TV reporter George Knapp has an uncredited appearance in the beginning of the film. Knapp became known nationally in the late 1980s by reporting the story of Bob Lazar, who claimed to have worked on extraterrestrial UFOs at the secretive Area 51, S4 section. See more »

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Town local interviewee: Area 51, man. It's the 51st state.
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References UFOs: The Best Evidence (1994) See more »

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Reid's Rap
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Performed by 'Reid Warner' (gv)
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TheManWhoFellFrom1983's Review
6 August 2015 | by (Canada) – See all my reviews

A pleasant, genuinely interesting and creepy surprise. The majority of the film is the main characters trying to break into Area 51, which some viewers may find boring but I found riveting. It's a very interesting take on the found-footage subgenre that is becoming increasingly tired due to overuse, and better acted than most of its ilk. The last 25 minutes becomes much more action-oriented and downright sinister. Surprisingly likable characters and solid acting make for an overall rewarding genre entry. There's enough here for pseudoscience fans as well as genre fans looking for a thrilling little gem.


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