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 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, Asher Grayson, Ben Tector, Emma Vickers and Isaiah Fortune.[2]
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| Directed by | Jason Eisener |
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| Cinematography | Mat Barkley |
| Edited by | Jason Eisener |
| Music by | Andrew Gordon Macpherson |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2022, and is set to be released in the United States in 2023, by RLJE Films and Shudder.[3]
A teen house party turns to terror when aliens attack, forcing two warring siblings to band together to survive the night.
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.[4]
Principal photography on the film began in December 2021 in Nova Scotia.[5]
Kids vs. Aliens premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 23, 2022, and is set to be released by RLJE Films and Shudder in 2023.[6][7]
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 86% based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10.[8]
In September 2022, Eisener stated that there are tentative plans to make more sequels.[9]
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