Great point about the down to Earth part of the story. This is not the first movie based on a real life alien abduction claim. There was one made in 1975, The UFO Incident, about the 1961 claim by Betty and Barney Hill. Alien abduction stories were part of SciFi lore since at least the 1970s.
As someone who gets panicky at the idea of being smothered and throat-raped, this film had one of the hardest-to-watch scenes and afterward, I had no problem whatever believing the traumatic horror the protagonist lived in. It also did a lot t draw attention to the true nature of the world-that humans will almost reflexively reject something that challenges their worldview, instead turning on the source of the discomforting notion in an attempt to quash it.
The last movie my dad took me to before graduating High school and leaving for the Military. Lots of personal nostalgia and memories for this movie. Thank you for the review. Excellent 😊
Though movies like Fire in the Sky are slow burners, I Bought the DVD and keep coming back to it again. Its a fascinating character study and that ending is classic. Much like The Mothman Prophecies, its box office take was not good and its slow moving and neither are either movies much like the actual stories. Also they're not boring movies. That, I think can be attributed to the actors skill,
@@TheUnapologeticGeek no problem. I’ve got some suggestions for films to review. Maybe you could have a channel where you lay into films? Drink some whiskey and get stuck into crappy motion pictures! Start with the new Indy film!!!!!!
Great review. I enjoyed both presenters comments. This movie scared me to death as a kid, in fact I'm pretty sure it traumatised me. I too had many alien t-shirts and posters and had an unhealthy obsession with them. Anyways, that's for rekindling my nightmares. 😂😂😂
I remember hanging out with Travis Walton at a MUFON convention and like you said he was not a fan of this movie. Personally I liked it, the alien scenes were creepy as hell and were pretty unique for the time.
This film makes for great entertainment. It is a fun romp. Just as The Exorcist and Poltergeist can not be used to prove the supernatural, this story should not be considered evidence for Alien Abduction. This has not stopped individuals from concluding that such films are documentaries. What a silly world in which we live.
We're the Mario Brothers, and plumbing's our game We're not like the others who get all the fame If your sink is in trouble, you can call us on the double We're faster than the others, you'll be hooked on the Brothers, uh! H-hooked on the brothers Gimme gimme, gimme gimme! Yo, you're in for a treat, so hang on to your seat Get ready for adventure and remarkable feats You'll meet Koopa, the Troopas, the Princess, and the others Hangin' with the plumbers, you'll be hooked on the brothers! To the bridge! Uh, uh! I said-a h-h-h-h-hooked on the brothers! The brothers! The brothers! 😊
Here's a deal: You tell me a movie that Noble Willingham was in where he wasn't great and I'll tell you why you're wrong... I thought the alien parts were the most compelling feature of the film, particularly how the condition of the ship and its lack of cleanliness gave it an air of realism akin to the Nostromo. You just know that group had a "Brett" and "Parker" bitching about their jobs... It's a decent movie (Garner helped a lot) that keeps the viewer's interest, but I'm fairly confident Close Encounters would still be considered the best alien abduction film. And, technically, I'd have to count Galaxy Quest as a better one as well.
It's funny watching movies that when I first saw them back in the day, I knew they'd become cult classics of the future. And _Fire in The Sky_ is no exception. Great cast, great direction and great interior alien ship. This movie was totally underappreciated when it first came out. Movie critics can be such A-holes.
I think the real world Travis Walton is a fraud, but the film is pants-wettingly scary in scenes (particularly the part they made "more realistic" over Walton's version of events).
Dude thank you so much for letting me be a part of this episode!! And for unlocking my fear of alien abductions again!
Interesting 😮
Great point about the down to Earth part of the story. This is not the first movie based on a real life alien abduction claim. There was one made in 1975, The UFO Incident, about the 1961 claim by Betty and Barney Hill. Alien abduction stories were part of SciFi lore since at least the 1970s.
As someone who gets panicky at the idea of being smothered and throat-raped, this film had one of the hardest-to-watch scenes and afterward, I had no problem whatever believing the traumatic horror the protagonist lived in.
It also did a lot t draw attention to the true nature of the world-that humans will almost reflexively reject something that challenges their worldview, instead turning on the source of the discomforting notion in an attempt to quash it.
The last movie my dad took me to before graduating High school and leaving for the Military. Lots of personal nostalgia and memories for this movie. Thank you for the review. Excellent 😊
Though movies like Fire in the Sky are slow burners, I Bought the DVD and keep coming back to it again. Its a fascinating character study and that ending is classic. Much like The Mothman Prophecies, its box office take was not good and its slow moving and neither are either movies much like the actual stories. Also they're not boring movies. That, I think can be attributed to the actors skill,
I’m shocked how few film fans have watched this video and your other stuff. You nail film reviews.
Thank you! I appreciate the compliment.
@@TheUnapologeticGeek no problem. I’ve got some suggestions for films to review. Maybe you could have a channel where you lay into films? Drink some whiskey and get stuck into crappy motion pictures! Start with the new Indy film!!!!!!
Great review. I enjoyed both presenters comments. This movie scared me to death as a kid, in fact I'm pretty sure it traumatised me. I too had many alien t-shirts and posters and had an unhealthy obsession with them. Anyways, that's for rekindling my nightmares. 😂😂😂
I remember hanging out with Travis Walton at a MUFON convention and like you said he was not a fan of this movie. Personally I liked it, the alien scenes were creepy as hell and were pretty unique for the time.
I don’t think I would watch this film again - especially not on my own at night. Really horrific imagery.
I was born towards the end of the 90s and I remember how there was none stop documentaries about Alien obduction
This film makes for great entertainment. It is a fun romp. Just as The Exorcist and Poltergeist can not be used to prove the supernatural, this story should not be considered evidence for Alien Abduction. This has not stopped individuals from concluding that such films are documentaries. What a silly world in which we live.
Well, they kind of are because these things are real after all most people should know so by now.
@@LarryFleetwood8675 Thank you for making me laugh so hard that I nearly spilled my be on Nessie.
@@tomsenior7405 Well, then I guess some people still live under rocks...
@@LarryFleetwood8675 I agree. And some people live in the land of imagination.
@@tomsenior7405 Absolutely, they worship everything they hear coming from the old TV in the living room...
Man... that bit you did with Mike was cool Squared! Going to sub his Channel now!
TUG's special effects budget just doubled the one for Birdemic this episode...
I like your Fantastic Planet poster 🤓
We're the Mario Brothers, and plumbing's our game
We're not like the others who get all the fame
If your sink is in trouble, you can call us on the double
We're faster than the others, you'll be hooked on the Brothers, uh!
H-hooked on the brothers
Gimme gimme, gimme gimme!
Yo, you're in for a treat, so hang on to your seat
Get ready for adventure and remarkable feats
You'll meet Koopa, the Troopas, the Princess, and the others
Hangin' with the plumbers, you'll be hooked on the brothers!
To the bridge!
Uh, uh!
I said-a h-h-h-h-hooked on the brothers!
The brothers!
The brothers!
😊
The interior of the alien spaceship has a bit of a Giger vibe.
Here's a deal:
You tell me a movie that Noble Willingham was in where he wasn't great
and I'll tell you why you're wrong...
I thought the alien parts were the most compelling feature of the film, particularly
how the condition of the ship and its lack of cleanliness gave it an air of realism
akin to the Nostromo. You just know that group had a "Brett" and "Parker"
bitching about their jobs...
It's a decent movie (Garner helped a lot) that keeps the viewer's interest, but I'm fairly
confident Close Encounters would still be considered the best alien abduction film.
And, technically, I'd have to count Galaxy Quest as a better one as well.
Can't say I blame Mike for living a hermit life after what that town did to him.
It's funny watching movies that when I first saw them back in the day, I knew they'd become cult classics of the future. And _Fire in The Sky_ is no exception. Great cast, great direction and great interior alien ship. This movie was totally underappreciated when it first came out. Movie critics can be such A-holes.
John Walton and his best friend Buck Rogers, cool.
I loved this movie. It reminds me of when I was abducted by aliens and they made me do butt stuff with them.
Ouch...
Seems that the time to have a video here about Stargate is getting closer (Stargate - 1994). 😀
I have noted this! 😎
@@TheUnapologeticGeek I’ll be waiting!
I think the real world Travis Walton is a fraud, but the film is pants-wettingly scary in scenes (particularly the part they made "more realistic" over Walton's version of events).
Communion (1989)
The "humor" ruined this whole review of an interesting movie. Depressing. Thanks for at least covering it though.
Look at the fine stitching on dope.