Attack of the Unknown (2020)

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A SWAT team transporting a vicious crime syndicate boss must fight their way out of a county detention center during a catastrophic alien invasion.

Introduction
"Attack of the Unknown" is a 2020 American sci-fi movie directed by Brandon Slagle with a script by Michael Mahal and Sonny Mahal. The film mixes aspects of action, sci-fi, and horror, taking the audience on an adrenaline-pumping roller-coaster ride. The movie features a star-studded cast including Richard Grieco, Jolene Andersen, Douglas Tait, Robert LaSardo and Tara Reid.

Plot Summary
The film revolves around an elite SWAT team led by Vernon (Richard Grieco), who is likewise strained with individual problems consisting of a bothersome relationship with his daughter and a dependency. The team gets a regular assignment to transfer the head of a notorious worldwide crime syndicate, Hades (Robert LaSardo), to a high-security jail. Nevertheless, their mission takes an unexpected turn when an effective extraterrestrial force gets into earth.

Caught in the disorderly crossfire of getting into aliens, the law enforcement agents discover themselves in a desperate fight for survival-- a direct fallout of their typical world collapsing around them rather considerably. The group forms a not likely alliance with their previous prisoner, Hades. The battle-hardened officers do whatever they can to secure their city, utilizing their abilities and weapons to stand against the unidentified enemy.

Setting and Visual Effects
Most of the movie occurs in a single location: a high-security stronghold where the elite team fights the alien attack. The plot simpleness is countered by appealing cinematography including slick cops raids and panoramic city shots. The visual effects are good for a low-budget movie. The designers did a decent task with the aliens' creation-- they are ominous and threatening, their design offering a sense of genuine scary.

Crucial Reception
"Attack of the Unknown" gained combined evaluations. While some appreciated the effort took into the visual effects thinking about the film's budget, others slammed the script as doing not have depth and the characters as doing not have advancement. Richard Grieco's efficiency as Vernon was commended, with critics pointing to his credible representation of a struggling guy thrust into a not likely circumstance. The movie's fast pace and non-stop action have been viewed as both a strength and weak point-- providing exhilarating home entertainment, however eclipsing some narrative details and character arcs.

Conclusion
Overall, "Attack of the Unknown" is an action-fueled, sci-fi film that attempts to put a special twist on common alien invasion narratives. It leverages its unique results, action-packed series and the charisma of lead actor Richard Grieco to create an engaging story. Regardless of its budgetary restrictions and narrative oversights, the film provides an enjoyable, popcorn-style viewing experience. It explores themes of survival, nerve and unexpected alliances created in difficulty. For fans of sci-fi and action films with a dash of horror, "Attack of the Unknown" needs to be an interesting watch.

Top Cast

  • Tara Reid (small)
    Tara Reid
    Elizabeth
  • Robert LaSardo (small)
    Robert LaSardo
    Miguel 'Hades' Aguirre
  • Richard Grieco (small)
    Richard Grieco
    Vernon
  • Tania Fox (small)
    Tania Fox
    Cuffs
  • Jolene Andersen (small)
    Jolene Andersen
    Hannah
  • Tasha Reign (small)
    Tasha Reign
    Feature Dancer #1
  • Roberta Sparta (small)
    Roberta Sparta
    Nurse
  • Douglas Tait (small)
    Douglas Tait
    Maddox
  • Stacy Johnson
    Associate Producer
  • Elizabeth Noelle Japhet
    Boudreux
  • Cheryl Prater (small)
    Cheryl Prater
    Nurse Kanani (Receptionist)