High Plains Invaders

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  • TV-14
  • 2009
  • 1 min
  • 4.5  (1,401)

High Plains Invaders is a 2009 science fiction Western movie set in the 1890s that tells the story of a town in the Old West that is plagued by an insect-like alien invasion. The movie is directed by Kristoffer Tabori and stars Constantin Barbulescu, Dan Bordeianu, and Adriana Butoi. The movie centers around a group of cowboys, led by Sam Danville (Barbulescu), who are traveling across the Wild West when they come across a small town that has been completely deserted. As they explore the town, they soon discover that the few remaining inhabitants have been taken over by a race of insect-like aliens that have crash-landed on Earth.

The aliens, who look like large, black beetles, have the ability to enter a human host and control their actions. The cowboys find themselves in a race against time to figure out how to stop the alien invasion before it spreads and destroys the entire planet.

Danville, a former Confederate soldier, takes on the role of the reluctant hero, as he must lead the townsfolk in a battle against the alien invaders. Meanwhile, the aliens are constantly evolving and adapting to their surroundings, making them an even greater threat.

High Plains Invaders is a classic B-movie, with all the cheesy special effects and over-the-top acting that the genre is known for. The movie has a distinct Western feel, with dusty roads, saloons, and shootouts.

One of the standout characters in the film is the deadly femme fatale, Kate (Butoi), who joins forces with Danville and the others to fight the aliens. Kate is a strong-willed and skilled gunslinger who holds her own against the invaders.

Despite the low-budget feel of the film, High Plains Invaders manages to keep the audience engaged with its fast-paced action scenes and suspenseful moments. The film also features a number of creative and gruesome deaths, as the townsfolk try to fend off the aliens.

The visuals of the film are impressive, given the limitations of the budget. The aliens themselves are well-designed and manage to be both creepy and cartoonish at the same time. The movie also features some great cinematography, with sweeping shots of the rugged frontier landscape and tense close-ups of the characters during pivotal moments.

Overall, High Plains Invaders is a fun and entertaining sci-fi Western that delivers on its promise of alien invasion mayhem. While it may not be the most original film out there, it certainly knows how to have a good time and keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2009
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    1 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.5  (1,401)