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4.6 / 10(7 votes)IMDbR19881h 29mUnited States of America

It Came from Somewhere Else

“From a drive-in far, far away...”

Synopsis

Howard Hassler's alien invasion film It Came From Somewhere Else concerns the effects of an alien invasion on the small Canadian border town of Grand Bosh. The befuddled sheriff is hardly able to function when confronted with citizens bursting into flame and body parts growing in farmers' fields. A group of high-school students believe they can save the town, but they can't even comprehend the force they are facing.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 15, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Howard Hassler
Screenplay & Story
Patrick V. Johnson
Original Title
It Came from Somewhere Else
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Howard Hassler

Screenplay & Story

Patrick V. Johnson

Film Editing

Peter Salas

Producers

Patrick V. Johnson

Department Leadership Roster

Patrick V. Johnson

Screenplay

Howard Hassler

Director

Peter Salas

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for It Came from Somewhere Else.

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Frequently Asked Questions About It Came from Somewhere Else

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What is It Came from Somewhere Else about?

Howard Hassler's alien invasion film It Came From Somewhere Else concerns the effects of an alien invasion on the small Canadian border town of Grand Bosh. The befuddled sheriff is hardly able to function when confronted with citizens bursting into flame and body parts growing in farmers' fields. A group of high-school students believe they can save the town, but they can't even comprehend the force they are facing.

Who directed It Came from Somewhere Else?

It Came from Somewhere Else was directed by Howard Hassler.

Who stars in It Came from Somewhere Else?

The principal cast of It Came from Somewhere Else includes Patrick V. Johnson, Bonnie Johnson, Robert Buckley.

When was It Came from Somewhere Else released and how long is it?

It Came from Somewhere Else was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for It Came from Somewhere Else?

It Came from Somewhere Else holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).