Kids vs. Aliens

Kids vs. Aliens is a 2022 American science fiction horror film directed by Jason Eisener and written by John Davies and Eisener. It is the second spin-off film in the V/H/S franchise and a feature-length adaptation of "Slumber Party Alien Abduction", Eisener's segment from the 2013 anthology horror film V/H/S/2.[1] It stars Dominic Mariche, Phoebe Rex, Calem MacDonald and Asher Grayson.[2]

Kids vs. Aliens
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJason Eisener
Written by
  • John Davies
  • Jason Eisener
Produced by
  • Josh Goldbloom
  • Brad Miska
  • Jason Levangie
  • Marc Tetreault
  • Rob Cotterill
Starring
  • Dominic Mariche
  • Phoebe Rex
  • Calem MacDonald
  • Asher Grayson
CinematographyMat Barkley
Edited byJason Eisener
Music byAndrew Gordon Macpherson
Production
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Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 23, 2022 (2022-09-23) (Fantastic Fest)
  • January 20, 2023 (2023-01-20) (United States)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2022, and was released in the United States on January 20, 2023, by RLJE Films and Shudder.[3][4]

Plot

A house slumber party turns to terror when bloodthirsty aliens attack, forcing two warring siblings to band together to survive the night.

Cast
  • Dominic Mariche as Gary
  • Phoebe Rex as Samantha
  • Calem MacDonald as Billy
  • Asher Grayson as Jack
  • Ben Tector as Miles
  • Emma Vickers as Trish
  • Isaiah Fortune as Dallas
  • Jonathan Torrens as Dad
  • Jessica Marie Brown as Mom

Production

On December 2021, Bloody Disgusting announced Kids vs. Aliens with Jason Eisener directing with John Davies and Eisener writing the screenplay. It was also reported that Dominic Mariche, Calem MacDonald, Phoebe Rex, Asher Grayson, Ben Tector, Emma Vickers and Isaiah Fortune would all star in the film.[5]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in December 2021 in Nova Scotia.[6]

Release

Kids vs. Aliens premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2022, and was released by RLJE Films and Shudder on January 20, 2023.[7][8]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 57% based on 37 reviews, with an average rating of 5.5/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Kids vs. Aliens occasionally comes close to offering the goofy fun promised by the title, although the end result is ultimately rather forgettable."[9] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[10]

Future

In September 2022, Eisener stated that there are tentative plans to make more sequels.[11]

References
  1. Fantastic Fest Interview: Jason Eisener on Kids vs. Aliens
  2. RLJE Films & Shudder Just Acquired Jason Eisener's KIDS VS. ALIENS
  3. 'Kids vs. Aliens' – Jason Eisener's Sci-Fi Horror Arrives on January 20th!
  4. RLJE Films, Shudder Team on 'Kids vs. Aliens' Ahead of Fantastic Fest Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
  5. 'V/H/S 94' & 'Hobo With A Shotgun' Producers Team For Sci-Fi Horror 'Kids VS Aliens'
  6. Kids Vs. Aliens: The Director Of Hobo With A Shotgun Is Back With Another Title That Says It All
  7. 'Kids vs. Aliens' – RLJE Films and Shudder Acquire Jason Eisener's Sci-Fi Horror Movie!
  8. Fantastic Fest 2022 – Jason Eisener's 'Kids vs. Aliens' to World Premiere; 'Terrifier 2', 'V/H/S/99', 'Sick', 'The Menu', 'Birdemic 3' and More! [Images]
  9. "Kids vs. Aliens (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  10. "Kids vs. Aliens Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  11. Kids vs. Aliens Director Teases More Stories to Tell in This Universe
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