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Alien 2: On Earth (1980)

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A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire human population. An ultra low-budget, unofficial and unauthorized sequel to the 1979 film Alien, although the plot has little connection to the original film.

Release Date
April 11, 1980
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
3.6/10 (77 votes)

Directors: Ciro Ippolito, Biagio Proietti

Cast: Belinda Mayne, Mark Bodin, Michele Soavi, Benedetta Fantoli, Roberto Barrese, Judy Perrin, Danilo Micheli, Ciro Ippolito

Production: G.P.S.
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RottenPop - 1/10

Now we're getting somewhere. Here's a movie that's ready to make the smallest attempt to take a shot at Ridley Scott's sci-fi slasher classic. It's a poor excuse for a sequel, but an interesting take nonetheless. We get to jump into Italy’s not-so-classic, Alien 2: On Earth (Sulla Terra). Brought to us by first-time directors Biagio Proietti and Ciro Ippolito, who had both acted and written for a ...

May 31, 2025

Alien 2: On Earth

Alien 2: On Earth

3.6
85 min

A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire human population. An ultra low-budget, unofficial and unauthorized sequel to the 1979 film Alien, although the plot has little connection to the original film.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageItalian
Release Date4/11/1980
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Cast

Belinda Mayne

as Thelma Joyce

Mark Bodin

as Roy

Michele Soavi

as Burt

BF

Benedetta Fantoli

as Maureen

RB

Roberto Barrese

as Speleologist

JP

Judy Perrin

as Jill

DM

Danilo Micheli

as Bill

Ciro Ippolito

as TV Studio Director

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"Alien Terror" (aka "Alien 2") (1980) Australian Video Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alien 2: On Earth about?

A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire…

How long is Alien 2: On Earth?

1h 25m

When was Alien 2: On Earth released?

April 11, 1980

Who directed Alien 2: On Earth?

Ciro Ippolito, Biagio Proietti

Who stars in Alien 2: On Earth?

Belinda Mayne, Mark Bodin, Michele Soavi

What genre is Alien 2: On Earth?

Horror, Science Fiction