Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind : Infestation From Mars is a Huge Little Movie

Kirsten Khalfani isn't the only thing in "Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind: Infestation From Mars" that is larger than life.  The whole movie is just made on a tremendous scale for what appears to be a real independent effort.  I wish there was more trivia on the IMDB page so I could be sure that the whole town of Sandusky was behind the production of this movie.

As a reviewer on IMDB points out, there are a lot of nods in this movie to classics like, "The Blob" ( both versions), "The Fly", and "Species" was a big influence.  The special F/X are largely achieved through practical means and are amazingly effective.  (If you're a fan of "Reptilicus" keep an eye out for the green slime).  Kristen Khalfani gives a great performance as the housewife turned alien.  Very little is needed to make her an imposing figure and the minimalist approach to her "monster" persona works well.

The acting by minor characters and some of the audio hint at the movie's lower budget, but the scale of scenes involving the police and fire department are worthy of a major motion picture.  When mixed, they create a genuinely unique viewing experience.

I suggest this one for sci-fi monster fans.

It's currently available on Amazon Prime or as a DVD (might make a neat gift for that sci-fi fan who owns all of the other movies I mentioned already).  I will note that the picture didn't fill my HD screen in any direction.  I'm sort of surprised Amazon let that by, but once you're watching for awhile, it's not a distraction.

Also, the first half of the film seems like more of the scale you'd expect, but by the end they pull out all the stops.  Watch for big locations and lots of action.

Also watch for sudden changes in the time of day.  Hey, we indies can't get permission to shoot in places in twice.  If the sun rises before we're ready, sometimes we have to run with it.

Normally I'd share the trailer, but I can't find it anywhere.  Or a Facebook page for the movie.  If the producers happen by this page and want to share those things, please do.  Meanwhile, here are a couple of stills I managed to find online.  I hope they don't mind since we are using these to promote the movie.

Kristen Khalfani chooses her meals by the cars they're wrapped in.

Kristin Khalfani as the alien who just really wants to go for a swim!