
Groom Lake
Seen it?2002 | 92 min | Science Fiction, Horror
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- If you count yourself among anyone who believes we're not alone and anyone who enjoys a good scare, this one's for you. The aliens are the hook, but the human reactions are the story.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.
When Kate discovers she has a terminal illness, she persuades boyfriend Andy to visit Groom Lake, a reputed hotbed of alien activity, hoping to discover proof of life beyond this terrestrial sphere. Soon, the pair crosses paths with desperate government scientists, eccentric locals and a surprising -- and inspiring --conspiracy of epic proportions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Shatner
- William ShatnerJohn Gossner
- Dan GauthierAndy
- Amy AckerKate
- Tom TowlesDietz
- Dick Van PattenIrv Barnett
- John ProskyHester Dealt
- Duane WhitakerDr. Stevens
- Brenda BakkeJoyce
- Debra MayerClinic Nurse
- Chuck WilliamsThe Alien