Alien Raiders

The quiet town of Buck Lake, Arizona, is known for its tranquility and the community spirit that binds its residents. It’s the kind of place where life moves at a slower pace, and the small-town grocery store, Hastings Supermarket, serves as a central hub for the local population. However, on one seemingly ordinary night, everything changes, and the peaceful rhythms of the town are shattered in an instant.

It’s nearly closing time at Hastings Supermarket. The shelves are stocked, the lights flicker in the familiar hum of the late evening, and employees are busy finishing their shifts. The calm atmosphere masks the chaos about to unfold. For those inside the store, there’s no warning, no sign of what’s coming.

A group of masked militants, heavily armed and seemingly well-prepared for their mission, bursts into the store. Their movements are swift and calculated as they make their way through the aisles, weapons drawn, striking fear into the hearts of the unsuspecting shoppers and staff. The scene that follows is one of absolute panic. The customers, most of them just trying to grab a few last items before heading home, are caught off guard. The sound of footsteps pounding against the store floors is drowned out by the harsh commands of the invaders.

The militants don’t just rob the store; they take control of the entire building, turning it into a hostage situation. The employees, who have grown accustomed to the peaceful rhythm of their nightly routines, find themselves at the mercy of ruthless criminals. They are forced to comply, with their hands raised, as the invaders take charge. The militants have one objective: to hold everyone inside the store captive and demand a hefty ransom for their release.

The situation quickly escalates. Hostages are herded into the aisles, their fear palpable as they try to understand what’s happening. Some cling to hope that the ordeal will soon end, while others fear the worst. There’s a sense of helplessness as the minutes drag on, with no clear way to communicate with the outside world. The store’s security system, usually reliable, offers no protection against the precision of the attack. Phones are confiscated, and a tense silence hangs in the air, broken only by the occasional rustling of clothing or the faint sound of distant sirens that offer no solace.

Outside, the small town of Buck Lake is thrown into chaos. Word spreads quickly, and local law enforcement rushes to the scene, hoping to bring the situation under control. But inside the supermarket, time seems to slow. The hostages are left to wonder if anyone will come to their rescue, or if they are at the mercy of the militants, whose demands are still unclear. The situation has become a high-stakes standoff, and every second counts.

For the employees and customers of Hastings Supermarket, what began as an ordinary evening has now become a fight for survival. Their lives hang in the balance, and the outcome remains uncertain. The story of that fateful night will forever be etched in the memory of those who were inside the store, a chilling reminder of how quickly life can take an unexpected turn.

As the events unfold, the tension continues to mount, and the world outside watches with bated breath, hoping for a resolution to the nightmare that has taken over Buck Lake’s once-peaceful community.

Director: Ben Rock, John Pontrelli, Kim Rocco Shields

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Cast: Bonita Friedericy, Bryan Krasner, Carlos Bernard, Courtney Ford, Derek Basco, Jeffrey Licon, Joel McCrary, Joseph Steven Yang, Keith Hudson, Laura Cordova, Mathew St. Patrick, Roberta Bassin