Alien Abduction (2014)
“Alien Abduction,” directed by Matty Beckerman, is a found-footage science fiction horror film that follows the Morris family on a camping trip in the remote mountains of North Carolina.
The film begins with the Morris family—parents Peter and Katie, and their three children, Riley, Corey, and Jillian—embarking on what is meant to be a relaxing vacation. Riley, the youngest son who is on the autism spectrum, documents the trip with his video camera, capturing the events as they unfold.
As the family ventures deeper into the forest, they begin to experience strange occurrences. They encounter a mysterious tunnel filled with abandoned cars and are unable to find their way back. Increasingly disoriented and frightened, they soon realize they are being hunted by extraterrestrial beings.
The tension escalates when Peter is abducted, leaving Katie and the children to fend for themselves. They seek refuge in a cabin owned by a local hunter named Sean, who provides them with temporary safety and some information about the area’s history of unexplained disappearances and sightings. Despite their efforts to escape, the family is relentlessly pursued by the aliens.
The film builds to a climax as the remaining family members attempt a desperate escape through the dense forest, but one by one, they are captured. Riley’s camera captures the terrifying moments leading up to his own abduction, providing the final chilling footage.
“Alien Abduction” uses the found-footage style to create a sense of immediacy and realism, immersing the audience in the family’s nightmarish experience. The film explores themes of fear, survival, and the unknown, effectively blending science fiction and horror elements to deliver a tense and unsettling narrative.