51


Chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to decide to allow a select few well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. But when one of the base's hidden "long term visitors" exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.

CURRENT STATUS: 
Now On DVD

Chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to decide to allow a select few well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. But when one of the base's hidden "long term visitors" exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.

CATEGORY
Creatures

RELEASE DATE
February 26, 2011 (SyFy)
September 20, 2011 (DVD)
CURRENT STATUS
Now On DVD
LANGUAGE
English
PRODUCED BY
After Dark Films
MPAA RATING
N/A
OFFICIAL SITES
N/A
DIRECTED BY
Jason Connery
WRITTEN BY
Kenny Yakkel
STARRING
Rachel Miner
Bruce Boxleitner
Vanessa Branch
John Shea
Billy Slaughter
J.D. Evermore
Jillian Batherson
Andrew Sensenig
Damon Lipari
Julius Washington
Lena Clark
Luke Sexton

PROJECT DETAILS
  • Getting a limited theatrical premiere via After Dark Originals before airing on the SyFy channel.
  • Filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Writer Kenny Yakkel previously scripted Dead Air and has recently worked on another After Dark Film's project entitled The Task.
  • Director Jason Connery also worked on The Devil's Tomb.
  • Originally known as Area 51.
  • Budgeted at an estimated $1-million.
  • Part of After Dark Film's new After Dark Originals branch that aims to produce eight original smaller-budgeted genre titles.
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