
Area 51 Confidential
Seen it?2011 | 81 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who believes we're not alone and anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. The aliens are the hook, but the human reactions are the story. Same wavelength as Alien: Romulus.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 21 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.
People from various walks of life find themselves held captive in a desolate area surrounding a secret government installation rumored to contain extraterrestrial life
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brandon Slagle
- Devanny PinnClem
- Brandon SlagleCol. Kyle Henricksen
- Wolfgang MeyerLazar
- Adrian QuihuisAlex
- Angie JohnsonKat
- Tawny Amber YoungKris
- Matthew LandonMatt Lyons the Alien Expert