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Alien 51 (2004): Cast & Plot

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Alien 51 is a 2004 sci-fi horror film directed by Paul Wynne and Brennon Jones, starring Sean Galuszka as Sheriff Sam Cash, Matthew Christopher and Lorielle New. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Alien 51 (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Directors
Paul Wynne and Brennon Jones
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alien 51 About?

The premise of Alien 51 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An alien creature escapes from a research lab at the infamous “Area 51” determined to hunt down its former tormentors.

Alien 51 Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • gore
  • alien
  • unidentified flying object
  • police
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Alien 51 Cast & Characters

Sean Galuszka leads the cast as Sheriff Sam Cash, with Matthew Christopher as Cletus and Lorielle New as Nadia. Directed by Paul Wynne and Brennon Jones; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Alien 51

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From the directors

More from Paul Wynne and Brennon Jones

More films directed by Paul Wynne and Brennon Jones: El Chupacabra, Hood Angels and Tail Sting.

Plot

Alien 51 Plot Summary

What happens in Alien 51 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the vast Nevada Desert near Groom Lake, the film follows a chilling thread of murders and eerie encounters that unfold over two years, weaving a tense atmosphere through a traveling carnival and a string of confrontations with an otherworldly presence.

Full summary

The whole story of Alien 51, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alien 51?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What desert setting serves as the primary location for the film's events?

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FAQ

Alien 51 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Alien 51, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alien 51?

Alien 51 runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Alien 51 released?

Alien 51 was released on February 1, 2004.

Who directed Alien 51?

Alien 51 was directed by Paul Wynne and Brennon Jones.

More films by Paul Wynne

Who is in the cast of Alien 51?

Alien 51 stars Sean Galuszka as Sheriff Sam Cash, Matthew Christopher as Cletus and Lorielle New as Nadia, among 8 credited actors.

Does Alien 51 have a post-credit scene?

No. Alien 51 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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