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Signals from the lake spark a small-town hunt for extraterrestrial energy forms.

UFO: TARGET EARTH

UFO's...The Truth About Them Might Just Blow Your Mind for the Last Time

1974 · 1h 20m · G · Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

An electronics expert searching for evidence of aliens picks up signals that he believes are from an alien spacecraft--and they are coming from a lake near town.

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Proof that sometimes the truth—and the UFO—is in the lake.

Programmer's Pick

For fans of psychotronic oddities, UFO: Target Earth beams up a heady brew of lakeside suspense and computer-room paranoia. With its 1970s independent flavor and a plot that puts science geeks, energy fields, and cosmic speculation at center stage, this is a deep cut for those who prefer their alien encounters low-budget and high on weird.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is UFO: Target Earth about?

UFO: Target Earth is a 1974 American science fiction film directed by Michael A. DeGaetano and Alessandro de Gaetano about an electronics specialist who investigates mysterious signals and UFO sightings near a local power plant and lake.

Details & Specs
Directors
Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano
Writers
Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Target Earth, UFO... närkontakt från rymden, Original title: UFO: Target Earth

Synopsis

lan Grimes, an electronic communication specialist for Gainsville University, becomes intrigued by accounts of UFOs near the Buford Power Plant after accidentally intercepting a military call to scramble some jets. He questions an astronomy professor colleague about UFOs and life on other planets before enlisting the aid of Vivian, a young woman who seems able to sense other beings she describes as pure energy. Alan and Vivian visit eye witnesses, military officials and power plant employees. Alan then uses computer analysis the data. The print-out pinpoints the lake near the power plant as the epicenter of all the phenomena. This concurs with the locals talking about lights plunging into the lake at times, especially during power outages. Once his gets his electronic equipment set up with the assistance of two faculty colleagues, he detects signals arising from the lake. They are from aliens whose spacecraft crashed into the lake a thousand years ago. They need the creative mind energy of just one more human before they can depart for home.

Why Cult

Lakeside UFO Hunt

Mysterious signals from a nearby lake lure an electronics expert into a web of UFO sightings and unexplained phenomena.

Electronic Espionage

The protagonist intercepts military transmissions and uses computer analysis to chase down evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Psychotronic Flair

From psychedelic visuals to pure energy beings, this independent film leans into its era's weird and wild side.

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Questions from the Vault

What is UFO: Target Earth about? +

UFO: Target Earth follows an electronics specialist who investigates strange signals and UFO sightings near a power plant and lake, searching for signs of alien life.

When was UFO: Target Earth released? +

UFO: Target Earth was released in 1974.

Who directed UFO: Target Earth? +

UFO: Target Earth was directed by Michael A. DeGaetano and Alessandro de Gaetano.

How long is UFO: Target Earth? +

UFO: Target Earth has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is UFO: Target Earth? +

UFO: Target Earth is a science fiction film.

Where can I watch UFO: Target Earth? +

You can watch UFO: Target Earth on SassyFlix.

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