Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After a mysterious blackout, a son goes out to investigate and captures footage of actual aliens. When the aliens follow he and his brothers back to their home all hell breaks lose.
Rated NR • 1998 • 1h 33m
Presented as recovered home-video footage, "Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County" is an unrated found-footage horror film that derives its scares from intense, sustained psychological terror. Its rating would likely be a strong PG-13 or light R due to its content, which includes pervasive peril, frightening alien encounters, and a constant, growing sense of dread as the McPherson family is besieged in their home on Thanksgiving… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County appropriate for kids?
Presented as recovered home-video footage, "Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County" is an unrated found-footage horror film that derives its scares from intense, sustained psychological terror. Its rating would likely be a strong PG-13 or light R due to its content, which… Read more — free account
Content severity in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
What happens in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:19 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:23 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
Sexual content is not present in this film.
Violence and gore in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
Contains moderate sci-fi violence and sustained peril. Aliens are seen using a laser-like weapon on a cow. A character has his hand badly burned by an alien weapon. A man fires a shotgun at an alien inside the house after being shot at with a laser. Gunshots are heard off-screen, implying characters have been attacked. The violence is not overtly gory, but the home-invasion scenario is tense and frightening throughout.
Language in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
Some profanity is used in moments of stress. Expect mild exclamations like "hell" and "damn" as the family panics.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
A character's alcoholism is a minor subplot, established during the Thanksgiving dinner sequence. Later, a character is shown drinking liquor under extreme stress.
Mature themes in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County
The film has pervasive themes of psychological terror, abduction, and helplessness. The found-footage format depicts the complete breakdown of a family unit under extreme duress. Scenes include characters being put into trances, experiencing hallucinations, and discovering strange marks on their bodies, all contributing to a powerful sense of dread and violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Presented as recovered home-video footage, "Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County" is an unrated found-footage horror film that derives its scares from intense, sustained psychological terror. Its rating would likely…
What age rating does Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County have?
Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County about?
Presented as recovered home-video footage, "Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County" is an unrated found-footage horror film that derives its scares from intense, sustained psychological terror. Its rating would likely be a strong PG-13 or light R due to its content, which includes pervasive peril, frightening alien…
Is there sex or nudity in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County?
Sexual content is not present in this film.
How violent is Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County?
Contains moderate sci-fi violence and sustained peril. Aliens are seen using a laser-like weapon on a cow. A character has his hand badly burned by an alien weapon. A man fires a shotgun at an alien inside the house after being shot at with a laser. Gunshots…
Is the language in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County appropriate for kids?
Some profanity is used in moments of stress. Expect mild exclamations like "hell" and "damn" as the family panics.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County?
A character's alcoholism is a minor subplot, established during the Thanksgiving dinner sequence. Later, a character is shown drinking liquor under extreme stress.
What mature themes appear in Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County?
The film has pervasive themes of psychological terror, abduction, and helplessness. The found-footage format depicts the complete breakdown of a family unit under extreme duress. Scenes include characters being put into trances, experiencing hallucinations…
How long is Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County?
Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County runs 93 minutes, directed by Dean Alioto, released in 1998.
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