Watch Contactee 2021 -

Unlike many UFO movies, Contactee remains grounded in its "therapeutic paradigm." It asks whether what you’re witnessing is truly alien or something deeply personal and human.

The two eventually abscond to a remote, century-old cabin on to document the phenomenon and attempt to confront the otherworldly intelligence stalking her. What follows is a volatile "two-step" between therapist and patient that draws comparisons to classics like Misery and Hitchcock’s Vertigo . Why It Stands Out

If you enjoy films that leave you questioning the identity of the characters—and perhaps your own—this small-scale sci-fi experiment is worth a look. Just don't expect a typical Hollywood "alien invasion" movie; this is a much more intimate, unsettling affair.

Director Caldoni utilized inventive low-budget techniques. For instance, the striking nebulae seen in space were actually created by pouring coffee grounds into a white bathtub and inverting the colors in post-production.

You can currently find Contactee on Prime Video , where it is available for streaming or rental.