Alien artefacts have long fascinated audiences, offering a blend of mystery, suspense, and the unknown. This collection of ten films delves into the thrilling world where extraterrestrial objects challenge human understanding and provoke intense scenarios. Each film in this selection not only entertains but also invites viewers to ponder the vastness of the universe and the secrets it might hold.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Description: An alien visitor arrives with a message for Earth's leaders, accompanied by a mysterious spherical artefact.
Fact: The film was remade in 2008 with Keanu Reeves.


Contact (1997)
Description: Dr. Ellie Arroway receives a signal from space, leading to the discovery of an alien artefact that promises interstellar travel.
Fact: The film is based on Carl Sagan's novel of the same name.


Sphere (1998)
Description: A team of scientists investigates a mysterious spacecraft at the bottom of the ocean, which contains an alien artefact with mind-bending powers.
Fact: The film was adapted from Michael Crichton's novel.


Signs (2002)
Description: A family discovers crop circles on their farm, leading to the revelation of an alien presence. The film's tension builds around the discovery of an alien artefact.
Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the screenplay in just three days.


The Darkest Hour (2011)
Description: After an alien invasion in Moscow, survivors must navigate through an invisible alien force, with an artefact playing a key role in their survival.
Fact: The film uses innovative visual effects to depict the alien presence.


The Fourth Kind (2009)
Description: This film blends documentary style with fiction to explore alien abductions in Alaska, where an artefact plays a pivotal role in the narrative.
Fact: The film uses real-life footage and interviews to enhance its eerie authenticity.


Prometheus (2012)
Description: A team of explorers discovers a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them to a distant planet where they find alien artefacts.
Fact: The film's title refers to the Greek Titan who gave fire to humanity, symbolizing the quest for knowledge.


Alien Code (2017)
Description: A cryptozoologist discovers an alien artefact that could change humanity's understanding of the universe.
Fact: The film explores themes of isolation and discovery in a remote setting.


The Abyss (1989)
Description: A deep-sea drilling team encounters an alien artefact, leading to a tense exploration of the ocean's depths.
Fact: James Cameron used real underwater filming techniques to capture the film's setting.


The Arrival (1996)
Description: An astronomer discovers evidence of alien life, leading him to uncover a hidden alien artefact influencing Earth's climate.
Fact: The film's director, David Twohy, also wrote the screenplay for "Pitch Black."
