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Director Adam Werth<\/a> presents the 2026 Horror\/Science Fiction homage Alien Storm<\/em><\/strong>. Werth also wrote the script based on a story by Sonny and Michael Mahal. If these latter two names feel familiar, they should. One of my favorite films, Arena Wars<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (2024) came from the two filmmakers. The Mahal\u2019s appear to specialise in tribute type films. Alien Storm<\/em><\/strong> is no exception.<\/p>\n A strange fog rolls into various cities in the world. Along with the opaque anomaly, electricity and communications go awry. There is also something in that stuff; red-eyed (Not purple) people eaters. Survivors scramble to defeat the out of this world threat. Did I mention the zombies?<\/p>\n *Side note: The Late Sheb Wooley<\/a>; a cowboy character actor was also a singer\/songwriter. He is the one to thank for \u201cOne Eyed Purple People Eater\u201d (1958) and the above allusion is down to him. It was one of the first things I thought of while watching the film.<\/p>\n Kevin Sorbo<\/a> is President Nolan.<\/p>\n Tom Arnold<\/a> is Mayor Walker.<\/p>\n Glenn Plummer<\/a> is Major Haines.<\/p>\n Robert Standley<\/a> is Frank McConnely.<\/p>\n Molly Jean Edwards<\/a> is Grace McConnely.<\/p>\n Laura Mason<\/a> is Ophelia McConnely.<\/p>\n Anne-Marie Olsen<\/a> is Elle.<\/p>\n Alien Storm <\/em><\/strong>has just under 100 cast members; 96 to be exact. A salute goes out to Mr Werth and co for their people managing skills. To be fair though, Kevin Sorbo and Tom Arnold were very<\/em> padded cameos. Sorbo, a personal favorite since the days of his Hercules travels, exudes some impressive gravitas in his few scenes.<\/p>\n Arnold, another actor that I grew to love after True Lies<\/strong><\/em>, gives us a mayor who\u2019s seen better days.<\/p>\n The rest of the cast turn the film into a type of ensemble. The acting chops of the remaining actors vary in terms of \u201cexperience.\u201d With a cast that size, it is to be expected. Even Arnold sounded pretty ropey a couple of times.<\/p>\n Despite having a \u201cCast of Thousands!\u201d The main players acquit themselves very well. The little nuclear McConnely clan; Standley, Edwards and Mason, bring much to the table. Familial issues are played straight. They are as frenetic as the group dynamic and the story.<\/p>\n Initially? I felt this was going to be a nudge and a wink to The Mist<\/em><\/strong>, sans creepy bugs and elephantine legs. There is even a \u201cchristian character\u201d a la Mrs Carmody, but in the guise of a man. Kudos to the folks for making this chap somewhat less off putting.<\/p>\n The 2007 film The Mist, one of the best adaptations thus far of Stephen King\u2019s work, feels right. Or. How about this? It could be reimagining an earlier opaque setting. Giving a high five to Carpenter\u2019s 1980 horror; The Fog<\/strong><\/em>. This time around, it\u2019s not dead pirates exacting revenge, just red-eyed aliens.<\/p>\n This science fiction piece pays homage to a number of films. I got quite carried away with finding \u201cbits\u201d that made me think of other movies. As the film enters the third reel, a clear reference is made to Night of the Living Dead<\/strong><\/em>. The homage train has reached the station. It will not re-appear in this review. <\/p>\n Alien Storm<\/strong><\/em> puts us right into the front seat of \u201cyesteryears\u201d Drive-In theatres. DP Michael Su<\/a> and Editor Eric Chase<\/a> work well and help bring Werther\u2019s vision to life. It is interesting to note that there are two arenas of conflict. (See what we did there?) They are broken down by \u201cGuest Stars.\u201d<\/p>\n Set 1: President Nolan; Sorbo, is in a \u201cWhite House\u201d setting. It is sombre, as befitting the subject at hand. <\/p>\n Set 2: Mayor Walker; Arnold, is in Vegas. Initially this set matches the tawdry atmosphere of a gambling haven built on greed. Later, the set includes an underground bunker.<\/p>\n This film looks like it could fit right in with \u201cDollar a Car night at the 71 Drive-In.\u201d It could easily be the prize feature or a 2nd headliner. Alien Storm<\/em><\/strong> is good fun. It is a sci-fi treat, easily earning 3.75 stars out of 5. It is available to rent or purchase via Prime. Check out the trailer and see what you think.<\/p>\n \nThe Alien Storm Story<\/h2>\n
The Alien Storm Main Cast<\/h2>\n
A Lot of Cast<\/h2>\n
It Works<\/h2>\n
Behind the Camera<\/h2>\n
A Tale of Two Environs <\/h2>\n
The Verdict<\/h2>\n
The Trailer<\/h2>\n