Texans Talk Terror: Top 5 Aliens

Episode 2 of our audio series is back and this time we give our top 5 aliens in horror (except maybe Ash's 'Alf' pick...)!  Instead of picking our favorite alien films, we went with the creatures themselves in the movies, so you might see some on our lists that aren't considered the BEST alien films.

 

Hope you guys dig it!  If there's any other lists or topics you'd like us to discuss, let us know in the comments below!

 

 

Stacey's Top 5:

5. Cloverfield (2008)

4. Extraterrestrial (2014)

3. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

2. "Slumber Party Alien Abduction" segment from VHS 2 (2013)

1. Fire in the Sky (1993)

 

Ash's Top 5:

5. "Friday the 31st" segment from Tales of Halloween (2015)

 4. The Thing (1982)

3. Mars Attacks (1996)

2. Alien (1979)

1. Alf 

 

The Phoenix Incident (2016)

Running Time: 1hr 22min

Release Date: April 8, 2016

Review by: Stacey

Sometimes I'm a glutton for punishment- especially when it's a movie about aliens or if it's shot found footage/mockumentary-style.  The Phoenix Incident combined the two and we all have our guilty pleasures so I gave it a watch and I'm almost 90% sure the film gave me zero real feelings.  Is that even possible?

Area 51 (2015)

Running Time: 91 minutes

Release Date: May 15, 2015

Review by: Stacey

 

Area 51 is a fascinating place and has been surrounded by mystery and conspiracy theories for decades. From aliens being housed there to possible weather-controlling weapons- you name it, the secret military base probably has it.  Of course, you can't just stroll right on in.  Everyone has seen photos of the infamously ominous signs telling you they will shoot your ass dead if you trespass- but what if you had the option to successfully sneak in and see what Area 51 is really all about, would you?  That being said, when I heard about Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity) directing a sci-fi horror film about Area 51, I knew I had to watch it- good or bad.

V/H/S 2 (2013)

Running Time: 96 minutes

Release Date: June 6 2013

Review by: Stacey

 

Nowadays it's not often enough that we see a sequel sort of outdo it's predecessor but V/H/S 2 (previously titled S-VHS) definitely did just that.  It was crazier, gorier, and all-around violent as fuck- and it ruled.

Skinwalker Ranch (2013)

Running Time: 86 minutes

Release Date: October 30, 2013

Review by: Chris

Skinwalkers. The yee naldlooshi. With it, he goes on all fours.
Growing up Native and spending the summers of my formative years with
my grandparents and extended family on the San Carlos 'rez' I am no
stranger to whispered second hand tales of malevolent shapeshifters.
 Spoken hushed in the afternoon, outside of grandfather's earshot-- Never around the campfire. Never at dark. Never out loud. For They
listen. They hear when named. They come when called. These
supernatural stories of dark magics and twisted men and spirits fired
the imaginations of a young boy and his friends. Children whose world
was still filled with mystery and wonder and awe. They were my boogey
men. My Cucuy. My Gurumāpā. So naturally when this review came across
my desk (okay I really don't have a desk), I was ready to jump feet
first, and revisit my childhood boogeyman.