Movies about disastersnatural or human-madehave been produced since the earliest days of film.

But most stories about disasters being visited upon our planet from outer space involve aliens, not comets.

Also, the White House being demolished by an alien spacecraft is still remembered for its famous image.

Stills from Arrival, A Quiet Place, and The Avengers

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G. Wells' classic story.

Night Shyamalanwas one of the most exciting young voices in the industry.

Steve Hillard and David Levinson back to back looking at the camera in ‘Independence Day’ (1996).

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Scary, deeply meaningful, and surprisingly influential, it’s one of its director’s defining works.

Cloverfieldstands out in its genre for its distinctive use of discovered material, compelling plot, and tense setting.

The film’s cryptic marketing materials and viral marketing strategy also increased its appeal and generated interest.

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It’s one of those rare alien invasion movies that make the invasion seem desirable, not scary.

Once started,Annihilationtakes its audience on a wondrous and terrifying journey with a satisfyingly ambiguous ending.

This may bethealien invasion film for modern cinema.

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The leading actors,Ed Harris, andMary Elizabeth Mastrantoniogive strong and outstanding performances.

It’s worth noting thatThe Abyssserved as Cameron’s starting pointfor his entire career.

Does it hold up well?

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Is it a ton of fun to watch?

However, their plans are disrupted when they discover that the town has been taken over by alien robots.

Howard claims that an apocalyptic event has occurred outside and that they are now safe underground.

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It also combines themes of mystery, psychological thriller, and survival that distinguish itself from its predecessor.

Then again, there’s no other film in the genre quite like this one.

That sends him on an obsessed cross-country quest for answers as a momentous event approaches.

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Alien invasion films rarely get more wonderful than this.

Each time Cage dies, he wakes up again at the start of the same day.

The firstAvengersfilm is also the most light-hearted in the series.

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It’s not just that, though.

The story’s alien invasion is one of the most insidious in the genre.

Alien attack movies are rarely scarier, more entertaining, or more emotional than this.

A martian tripod stands over the city in ‘War of the Worlds’

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The cast of Signs sit on a couch and gather near a TV screen looking perplexed and fearful in Signs.

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Man with a mask from Quatermass 2

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Michael Stahl-David, Lizzy Caplan, and Jessica Lucas as Rob, Marlena, and Lily, holding each other in the street and looking up at something in Cloverfield

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The Predator, in the jungle at night, stands with his arms held out in Predator (1987)

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Joe and his friends filming with a Super 8 camera in ‘Super 8.'

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Lois Lane and Superman share a kiss in Superman II

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The Avengers standing in line at Wakanda in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’.

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Kurt Russell as R.J. MacReady covered in snow and looking intently off-camera in The Thing

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Alien from Invaders from Mars 1953

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Natalie Portman as Lena investigating an alligator in the Shimmer in ‘Annhilation.'

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Ed Harris as Bud Brigman and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lindsey Brigman in a scene from The Abyss

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1953 version

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Guy Shepherd has light coming out of his eyes and mouth in The World’s End.

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Prawns, many ill and wounded, line up for supplies in District 9

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A child stares out an open front door where an ominous orange glow is coming though

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Agent K and Agent J preparing to wipe someone’s memory in Men In Black.

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Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy in A Quiet Place Part II

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Rita & William, wearing mech-suits, kneeling and looking ahead in the film Edge of Tomorrow

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The Avengers gather together to prepare for battle in The Avengers.

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Donald Sutherland as Matthew Bennell screaming, pointing at the camera in Invasion Of The Body Snatchers.

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Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard facing a Borg enemy in Star Trek: First Contact.

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Naru, played by actor Amber Midthunder, hides behind a tree as a predator approaches in the background in Prey

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Tired Captain America close-up with roster of MCU heroes entering through portals in background

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Aliens from Arrival speaking with symbols

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The alien Klaatu coming out of his spaceship in The Day the Earth Stood Still.

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Lee covering her son’s mouth in A Quiet Place 2018

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Dana Wynter and Kevin McCarthy in Invasion of the Body Snatchers running away and looking scared.

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