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Xtro is a 1983 British science fiction horror film written and directed by Harry Bromley Davenport. The film stars Bernice Stegers, Philip Sayer, Simon Nash, and Maryam d'Abo. The film focuses on a man who was abducted by aliens and returns back to his wife and son three years later.

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5.7

Tony's father Sam, abducted by aliens three years earlier, returns to earth and seeks out his wife and son, but Rachel has since been living with Joe and the reunion is awkward. Joe doesn't trust Sam, and Rachel can't quite decide what her feelings are for her two men. Sam is not the same as when he left, and he begins affecting Tony in frightening ways.

Released: 1982-12-0686 minDir: Harry Bromley DavenportScience Fiction, HorrorPart of: Xtro Collection

Cast

  • Philip Sayer as Sam Philips
  • Bernice Stegers as Rachel Philips
  • Danny Brainin as Joe Daniels
  • Maryam D'Abo as Analise Mercier
  • Simon Nash as Tony Phillips
  • Peter Mandell as Clown

Themes

  • rape
  • kidnapping
  • pregnancy
  • transformation
  • clown
  • surreal
  • forest
  • alien
  • alternate dimension
  • alien abduction

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Ratings

IMDb

5.6/10

9,168 votes

Year
1982
Runtime
84 min
Genres
Horror, Sci-Fi

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Key facts

Film.name
Xtro
Film.image
Xtro-Poster.jpg
Film.alt
Theatrical release poster
Film.caption
Theatrical release poster
Film.director
Harry Bromley Davenport
Film.producer
Mark Forstater
Film.music
Harry Bromley Davenport
Film.cinematography
John Metcalfe
Film.editing
Nicolas Gaster
Film.studio
Ashley Productions Ltd.Amalgamated Film Enterprises Ltd.
Film.distributor
New Line Cinema Corporation (United States)
Film.runtime
87 minutes
Film.country
United Kingdom
Film.language
English
Film.budget
$60,000
Film.gross
$1 million

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Wikidata facts

Duration
81
FilmAffinity ID
870984
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publication date
1983-07-01
title
Xtro
review score
44%
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  • Plot
  • Director's cut ending
  • Cast
  • Production
  • Release
  • Home media
  • Critical reception
  • Sequels
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

Xtro is a 1983 British science fiction horror film written and directed by Harry Bromley Davenport. The film stars Bernice Stegers, Philip Sayer, Simon Nash, and Maryam d'Abo. The film focuses on a man who was abducted by aliens and returns back to his wife and son three years later.

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, while the special effects were praised.

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