Not of This World (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1991, Not of This World is a horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Jon Hess, running about 94 minutes. “It feeds on electricity. It's killing the town. One woman's rage will give it the shock of its life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien life form lands on earth and begins to feed off electricity, making it grow to enormous size. The authorities must stop it as it slithers cross-country towards a nuclear power plant.
Who’s in it. Not of This World stars Lisa Hartman as Linda Fletcher, A Martinez as Sheriff Tom Conway, Pat Hingle as Doc Avery and Luke Edwards as Billy Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Not of This World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Not of This World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not of This World tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not of This World (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Not of This World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Not of This World worth watching?
- Not of This World holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Not of This World?
- Not of This World stars Lisa Hartman, A Martinez, Pat Hingle, Luke Edwards and Michael Greene.
- When was Not of This World released?
- Not of This World was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.