Fire in the Sky
Alien abduction. November 5, 1975. White Mountains, Northeastern Arizona.
Directed by Rob Lieberman
Produced by Paramount Pictures, Joe Wizan/Todd Black
A tense, paranoid thriller about an alien abduction claim that fractures a small community and turns friends into suspects, grounded in a true story but shadowed by doubt and disbelief.
After clearing brush for the government, a group of men return to town claiming their friend was abducted. Despite no apparent motive or evidence of foul play, no-one believes their story and his disappearance is treated as murder.
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Is Fire in the Sky scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Fire in the Sky sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Fire in the Sky end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Fire in the Sky easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Fire in the Sky violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Fire in the Sky
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fire in the Sky
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fire in the Sky, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fire in the Sky, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fire in the Sky, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
