Added to Plex on Saturday, Mar 16, 2024 In “Hangar 18,” a UFO crashes in Arizona after colliding with a NASA satellite, leading to a government cover-up for political reasons. Investigators discover dead alien crew members and a human woman in stasis inside the spacecraft. The movie follows characters Bancroft and Price as they uncover a conspiracy involving the UFO, leading to a dramatic confrontation and revelation about the aliens’ connection to human beings and their plans to return to Earth.
Length: 1h 37m
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
This Title is: Thrilling and conspiratorial
Hangar 18 is New on Plex in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Gary Collins as Steve Bancroft
- James Hampton as Lew Price
- Robert Vaughn as Gordon Cain
- Pamela Bellwood as Dr. Sarah Michaels
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG
Low level violence
Trivia
- Filming locations included Midland and Big Spring, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The title is inspired by the 1948 Aztec UFO hoax.
- Featured in an episode of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” in 1989.
Our Review
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Hangar 18, with its blend of science fiction and action, provides an engaging yet somewhat dated viewing experience. The movie’s depiction of government conspiracies and extraterrestrial life offers interesting concepts, albeit executed with the limitations of its time. While some performances stand out, the overall acting quality varies. The storyline, involving a government cover-up of an alien encounter, captivates with its intrigue. Visuals, typical of the era, lack modern special effects but retain a certain charm. Overall, Hangar 18 entertains, particularly for fans of classic sci-fi and conspiracy theories.
Critic Scores
Hangar 18 has received a mixed review by the critics.
