Earthbound (1981 film)


Earthbound is a 1981 American comic science fiction film directed by James L. Conway. It received limited theatrical release after being rejected as a TV Pilot

Plot summary

When a family of benevolent humanoid aliens is stranded in the Midwestern United States after their spaceship crashes, a kind innkeeper and his grandson takes them in. Once word gets out that aliens have landed, Sheriff De Rita and Deputy Sweeney prove unable to handle the crowds. A government agent arrives who wants to assure that the aliens cannot intermingle with humankind.

Cast

Parts of the film were shot in Park City, Utah. The movie was developed as a TV pilot, and released theatrically when the networks showed no interest. John Schuck stated that while the area the movie was shot in was beautiful, the two week production of the film was rushed and the script was lacking. He also felt the 16mm filming did not lend itself to a theatrical release.

Reception

In Creature Feature, the movie received 2 out of 5 stars, finding the direction lacking. The show was cited as one that had potential but was not picked up as a series in Starlog.

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