Alien in the Heartland

Alien in the Heartland

People are alike all over.

2026 · 82 min · ★ 8.0 · Mystery, Science Fiction

Amidst growing fears of an alien invasion with shapeshifting capabilities, a paranoid widower imprisons two sisters seeking refuge, convinced one is an extraterrestrial.

Directed by Eric Pascarelli · Written by Eric Pascarelli

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