Alien Terror (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1971, Alien Terror is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Hill, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 1800's, Boris Karloff has discovered a way to use nuclear power. He creates a beam weapon and blows up a big rock. Outer space aliens are scared and one alien who looks a lot like James Cameron with a big fake nose only this one isn't fake lands and brings other aliens who take over the bodies of Karloff and his assistant. The assistant is a Jack the Ripper style killer who has done a few nasty murders which have riled the townsfolk. The body-snatched bodies become radioactive and start killing flowers and other stuff (but don't die themselves) and some stuff happens and in the end Karloff destroys the beam weapon equipment (and his lab and house), then the aliens leave and warn us that if anyone ever does it again there will be trouble.
Who’s in it. Alien Terror stars Boris Karloff as Prof. John Mayer, Enrique Guzmán as Dr. Paul Rosten, Christa Linder as Laura and Maura Monti as Dr. Isabel Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Alien Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien Terror tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien Terror (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alien Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alien Terror worth watching?
- Alien Terror holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alien Terror?
- Alien Terror stars Boris Karloff, Enrique Guzmán, Christa Linder, Maura Monti and Yerye Beirute.
- When was Alien Terror released?
- Alien Terror was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.