Alien Raiders (2008)

100% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
31% of users liked it
(1,885 ratings)

A small town supermarket serves as the setting for this suspenseful sci-fi thriller about a malevolent alien seeking to take over the human race. Nothing unusual ever happens at Hastings Market, so when a heavily armed gang enters the store guns blazing at closing time, the terrified shoppers and… More A small town supermarket serves as the setting for this suspenseful sci-fi thriller about a malevolent alien seeking to take over the human race. Nothing unusual ever happens at Hastings Market, so when a heavily armed gang enters the store guns blazing at closing time, the terrified shoppers and employees at first assume they're the victims of a violent armed robbery. But appearances can be deceptive, as they're about to find out. Something inhuman has gotten loose inside Hastings Market - something that, if allowed to escape, could bring about the downfall of humanity. Now, as the police surround the building, a mysterious man begins scanning everyone inside in an attempt to root out the alien invader. Within one of these people dwells an extraterrestrial with the power to claim our planet as its own. But the worst is yet to come, because when an off-duty cop attempts to play hero, he inadvertently destroys any chance of determining which one of the hostages is serving as host to the alien. Now, the only way ensure the survival of our species is to kill everyone in sight, or die trying. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Ben Rock
Genres: Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

On DVD: Feb 17, 2009
Studio: Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
What could have been a fairly rote monster movie gives us a level of suspense that you normally don't get for a film that comes in under the radar.
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
While perhaps not the most original or groundbreaking sci-fi/horror picture ever made, Alien Raiders at least succeeds in executing a simple-but-effective formula.
Steve Biodrowski, Cinefantastique
Coming across like "Quentin Tarantino Meets Aliens in a Supermarket," this nifty little movie is enough to restore your faith in the vitality of low-budget independent cinema.
James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
It's The Thing set in a supermarket!
Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton, Dread Central
Just like the classic From Dusk Till Dawn, if not for the ridiculous title, you wouldn't have any idea this was a genre film for the first third of the movie. The acting is top notch and notable. This is a TV geek's dream what with favorites from three st
Scott Weinberg, FEARnet
Suffice to say that Alien Raiders has a few modest surprises up its sleeve, and that's more than most low-budget genre concoctions even attempt.

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Stuart B

Well what can I say about this movie? Did you like "The Thing"? If the answer is yes, then you will love this. Its basically "The Thing" in a supermarket. Trust me, its a lot better than it sounds! Watch it
Dead A

Just finished watching this. It was a low budget movie but not that bad. Liked the ending.
Steve K

The hype was unwarranted. Well done for it's budget, but thoroughly unoriginal.
Jacob P

A great alien film. Almost as good as "Unearthed." Although it is kind of a rip off of the 1978 film "Alien" and it's sequel "Aliens," it was much different than any other alien film, and had a good location for it.
William G

A modest but effective sci-fi actioner, and maybe the best thing Raw Feed has put out to date.
John M

"Alien Raiders" is not exactly the most original flick because it is is the vein of ¨The Thing¨ and ¨The Mist¨ but it provides some real entertainment, tense and claustrophobic atmosphere along with some good chills and plenty of ultra-violent visceral thrills.
Juny L

Alien Raiders starts with action & shoot outs,but then it takes too much time to show any aliens or creatures.The creature effects takes place in the dark,it was difficult to see what was going on,besides off screen death scenes.After reading few positive reviews for this film,i… More
Alien Raiders starts with action & shoot outs,but then it takes too much time to show any aliens or creatures.The creature effects takes place in the dark,it was difficult to see what was going on,besides off screen death scenes.After reading few positive reviews for this film,i was expecting a very gory & entertaining film,but that wasn't the case.Nothing spectacular or original about this film. <div style="width:600px;"><a href="http://www.flixster.com/movie/alien-raiders-photos/alien-raiders-11502790"><img src="http://content8.flixster.com/photo/11/50/27/11502790_gal.jpg" border="0"/></a><div style="text-align:center;font-size:10px;"><a href="http://www.flixster.com">Flixster</a> - Share Movies</div></div>
alan j

Decent horror/sci-fi flick done on a low budget. Well written and performed, the movie holds the viewer interest with plenty of suspense, chills and gore. Reminded me a bit of "The Thing" with a setting very similar to that of "The Mist". A little twist in the… More
Decent horror/sci-fi flick done on a low budget. Well written and performed, the movie holds the viewer interest with plenty of suspense, chills and gore. Reminded me a bit of "The Thing" with a setting very similar to that of "The Mist". A little twist in the final scene that I had guessed 20 mintues into the film; otherwise a noteworthy effort!

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