Alien Love in Times of Invasion

Description: This classic film features an alien visitor, Klaatu, who comes to Earth with a message of peace, but his arrival leads to a romantic subplot with a human woman, Helen Benson.

Fact: The film was remade in 2008 with Keanu Reeves in the lead role. The original film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.

Description: While primarily a sci-fi classic, the film includes a subplot where a man tries to protect his family, showcasing themes of love and sacrifice during an alien invasion.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use the concept of a "heat ray" in cinema. It was also one of the first films to be released in widescreen format.

Description: This film includes a romantic subplot between Roy Neary and Jillian Guiler as they both experience the alien visitation, leading to a shared journey of discovery and connection.

Fact: The film's famous five-note musical phrase was composed by John Williams. The movie was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning for Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects.

Description: This remake of the 1956 film includes a romantic subplot between the main characters as they try to escape the alien invasion that replaces humans with emotionless duplicates.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the original to be more ambiguous and open-ended. It was also one of the first films to use the Golden Gate Bridge as a significant plot location.

Description: An alien takes the form of a woman's deceased husband, leading to a cross-country journey where love and understanding grow between them.

Fact: Jeff Bridges won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his role as the alien. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Description: A light-hearted comedy where three aliens crash-land in a swimming pool and fall in love with three Earth women, exploring themes of love and cultural differences.

Fact: The film features songs by the movie's stars, including a memorable performance by Geena Davis. It was also one of the first films to use digital morphing technology.

Description: A sci-fi thriller with a romantic twist, where a human-alien hybrid seeks to mate with humans to propagate her species, leading to a complex relationship with one of her pursuers.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a straightforward horror movie but evolved into a mix of genres. The alien creature was designed by H.R. Giger, famous for his work on "Alien."

Description: While not strictly a romance, this film includes elements of love and friendship amidst an alien invasion, focusing on a group of friends trying to complete a pub crawl.

Fact: This is the final installment in Edgar Wright's "Three Flavours Cornetto" trilogy. The film's ending was kept secret from the cast until the last day of shooting.

Description: Based on Stephenie Meyer's novel, this film explores a love triangle between a human, her boyfriend, and the alien soul that inhabits her body.

Fact: Saoirse Ronan, who plays the lead, learned to drive for the film. The movie was shot in New Mexico, which doubled for various locations around the world.

Description: While not primarily a romance, the film features a subplot where the protagonist, Zane Zaminsky, forms a bond with a fellow researcher during their investigation of alien activity.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico City, which was used to represent various locations around the world. It was also one of the first films to use CGI for creating realistic alien environments.