We just got word that the new indie, sci-fi anthology Xenophobia,  is available on all major platforms from Vision Films Inc. The film, which is directed, written, and produced by Steven J. Escobar, Joe Castro, and Thomas J. Churchill, follows victims of alien abduction who discover that their experiences were not isolated incidents. For a Sunday watch, this might not be too bad.

Starring Manu Intiraymi (Star Trek: Voyager, One Tree Hill), Kristen Renton (Days of our Lives, Sons of Anarchy), Angie Stevenson (Sons of Anarchy, Sigma), and Baker Chase Powell (Dating Pains, Irrational Fear), Xenophobia will have its red carpet premiere at The Landmark Theater in Los Angeles on August 1, 2019 with its cast and crew in attendance.

Synopsis: Six complete strangers recall the details of their individual experiences with alien forces—sharing the terrifying stories of their abductions and possessions—but the biggest challenge still lies ahead. Can they overcome their fears and trust each other in order to survive?

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“Xenophobia is an accumulation of actual alien events and encounters that have been documented over the years,” said co-Director Steven Escobar. “Teaming up with Joe Castro and Thomas J Churchill who co-wrote and co-directed the film with me, we were able to bring these stories to the screen using state of the art of special effects which we’re really proud of. Xenophobia is further proof that indie filmmakers can present epic stories and great effects without a studio budget.”

So the trailer actually makes this look like an above-average, low-budget, sci-fi movie. An anthology that follows different abduction stories is pretty genius. That’s not to mention the unsettling creature designs that made me feel more than a little creeped out.

Xenophobia will be available to buy on DVD for $12.99 and on digital for an SRP of $4.99 – $9.99 from platforms including iTunes, Vudu, Playstation, Google Play, Xbox, and FandangoNow, as well as cable affiliates everywhere on August 6, 2019.

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Norman Gidney is a nearly lifelong horror fan. Beginning his love for the scare at the age of 5 by watching John Carpenter's Halloween, he set out on a quest to share his passion for all things spooky with the rest of the world.