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Lifeform (1996)

Original title: Invader

R · 1996-09-24 · 1h 30m · EN
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When the Viking space capsule suddenly returns to Earth from its long ago trip to Mars, it brings with it an intelligent visitor that is part "Alien" and part "ET". Encased in armor, it extends a human like form from its shell to examine its surroundings and shows an interest in humans including a soft caress of a female scientist prior to the Army killing it. This only enrages its sibling.

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Mark H. BakerDirector, Writer

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Cotter SmithCotter SmithDr. Case MontgomeryDeirdre O'ConnellDeirdre O'ConnellDr. Gracia ScottRobert WisdomRobert WisdomColonel Jessie PrattRyan PhillippeRyan PhillippePrivate RyanRaoul O'ConnellRaoul O'ConnellPrivate JeffersCarlos CarrascoCarlos CarrascoSergeant LopezLeland OrserLeland OrserMichael Perkett, NASAKevin CooneyKevin CooneyLt. General McClintockJoseph RomanovJoseph RomanovPrivate HawkinsDamon SaleemDamon SaleemPrivate Talbert

Keywords

AlienSoldierMilitaryHazmat suitEgg

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Genre affinityThriller · Science FictionTheme affinityAlien · Soldier · MilitaryPacingShortDirector preference201454Actor preference119813 · 77715 · 76776Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Lifeform

What is Lifeform about?

When the Viking space capsule suddenly returns to Earth from its long ago trip to Mars, it brings with it an intelligent visitor that is part "Alien" and part "ET". Encased in armor, it extends a human like form from its shell to examine its surroundings and shows an interest in humans including a soft caress of a female scientist prior to the Army killing it. This only enrages its sibling.

How long is Lifeform?

Lifeform has a runtime of 90 minutes.