Alien Terror (1971)

Alien Terror (1971) poster

Near the end of the 19th century, Prof. John Mayer and his assistant, the scientist Dr. Isabel Reed, accidentally invent a powerful ray. An alien travels to Earth to destroy the machine since it would be a threat to the universe. He initially possesses the mind of Thomas, a sex maniac and serial killer, to get close to Mayer during the demonstration of the machine to scientists and the military. Mayer's niece, Laura, meets an acquaintance of her uncle, the chemist Dr. Paul Rosten, and Mayer invites him to join the research. When Thomas gets close to Mayer, the alien also possesses his mind in order to destroy the device and his notes. Meanwhile, Thomas is not able to control his murderous impulses and attacks several women with a straight razor.

Director: Jack Hill, José Luis González de León, Juan Ibáñez
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Enrico C. Cabiati
Cinematography: Raúl Domínguez, Austin McKinney
Editing: Raúl J. Casso
Production: Azteca Films, Filmica Vergara S.A., Parasol Group, Columbia Pictures
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

mad scientist, alien invasion, parasite

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jack Hill, José Luis González de León, Juan Ibáñez
More Films in Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alien Terror about?
Near the end of the 19th century, Prof. John Mayer and his assistant, the scientist Dr. Isabel Reed, accidentally invent a powerful ray. An alien travels to Earth to destroy the machine since it would be a threat to the universe. He initially possesses the mind of Thomas, a sex maniac and serial killer, to get close to Mayer during the demonstration of the machine to scientists and the military. Mayer's niece, Laura, meets an acquaintance of her uncle, the chemist Dr. Paul Rosten, and Mayer invites him to join the research. When Thomas gets close to Mayer, the alien also possesses his mind in order to destroy the device and his notes. Meanwhile, Thomas is not able to control his murderous impulses and attacks several women with a straight razor.
Who directed Alien Terror?
Alien Terror was directed by Jack Hill, José Luis González de León, Juan Ibáñez.
Who stars in Alien Terror?
Alien Terror stars Boris Karloff, Enrique Guzmán, Christa Linder, Maura Monti, Yerye Beirute, Tere Valez.
How long is Alien Terror?
Alien Terror has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Alien Terror?
Alien Terror is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
Where was Alien Terror produced?
Alien Terror was produced in Mexico, United States of America.