Dark Skies

Dark Skies (1996)

History as we know it is a lie.

In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

Date of release
1996-09-21
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (2)
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Science Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Adventure, TV Movie
Director
Tobe Hooper

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 2. Including: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design

Dark Skies is an American UFO conspiracy theory–based science fiction television series. It debuted on NBC on September 21, 1996, and ended on May 31, 1997, and was later rerun by the Sci-Fi Channel; 18 episodes and a two-hour pilot episode were broadcast as a part of NBC's short-lived "Thrillogy" block. The success of The X-Files on FOX resulted in NBC commissioning this proposed competitor following a pitch from producers Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman. The series tagline was "History as we know it is a lie."

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