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Distant Early Warning
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Distant Early Warning

1975-10-21 · 90 min · ★ 8.0

TV Movie · Science Fiction · Horror · Drama

Aliens infiltrate an Arctic research station, and perform experiments on the unsuspecting crew by mind control which makes them think they are seeing dead members of their families.

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Directors
Wes Kenney
Production companies
Lefferts, Lenjen-Fox TV
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael ParksMichael Parks
Herb EdelmanHerb Edelman
Mary FrannMary Frann
Anthony GearyAnthony Geary

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