"Alien Hunt" follows a group of hillbilly siblings and their friends as they head to a remote cabin in the woods for a weekend of hunting and relaxation. Unbeknownst to them, an evil alien lurks nearby, controlled by a sinister ex-government scientist and his trigger-happy assistant. As the group stumbles upon their secret, illegal alien-breeding experiments, they soon realize that discovering this deadly secret could cost them their lives.
Most of the movie's scenes are set in the cabin, the surrounding woods, or a nearby cave hiding the secret lab where alien breeding experiments take place. The low budget is evident, with much of it likely spent on the alien costume, which bears a striking resemblance to the xenomorph from Alien. The creature in Alien Hunt even reproduces by laying eggs, an obvious nod to the classic movie.
Interestingly, the alien is portrayed by an actor in a costume rather than through CGI, allowing it to be shown mostly in broad daylight-a refreshing change in a genre where aliens usually lurk in the shadows. However, this choice also highlights the costume's low quality, making the alien look cheap. Combined with the cast's mediocre acting, the alien's encounters with humans can be more laughable than terrifying.
Despite the poor acting and the characters' often foolish behavior, especially when attacked by the alien or its overlord, there are some positives. The plot is consistent, and the pacing kept me engaged, suggesting the movie's length was just right. While I expected subpar special effects and a shoddy alien costume, the film exceeded my low expectations in these areas.
Alien Hunt isn't a movie you'd watch twice, but if you can catch it for free, it's worth a one-time viewing for some low-budget sci-fi entertainment.
