Attack of the Unknown (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2020, Attack of the Unknown is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Brandon Slagle, running about 103 minutes. “They're here for blood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A SWAT team transporting a vicious crime syndicate boss must fight their way out of a county detention center during a catastrophic alien invasion.
Who’s in it. Attack of the Unknown stars Tara Reid as Elizabeth, Robert LaSardo as Miguel 'Hades' Aguirre, Richard Grieco as Vernon and Tania Fox as Cuffs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Attack of the Unknown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack of the Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack of the Unknown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack of the Unknown (2020)?
- In US, Attack of the Unknown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Attack of the Unknown worth watching?
- Attack of the Unknown holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack of the Unknown?
- Attack of the Unknown stars Tara Reid, Robert LaSardo, Richard Grieco, Tania Fox and Jolene Andersen.
- When was Attack of the Unknown released?
- Attack of the Unknown was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.