@LATE_SHOW_LURKER2026-01-25 12:00 UTC
Resident Alien is a cinematic experience designed specifically for film students who want to feel superior at dinner parties.
“The projector's on fire. Literally.”
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2021 · Comedy / Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi
Resident Alien
BURN INDEX · PLATFORM AVG
LOCKED20%
COMMUNITY LEDGER · 0 ROASTS REGISTERED
SALT SHAKER · PLATFORM AVG
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
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RELEASE DATE
2021
RUNTIME
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GENRE
Comedy / Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi
PLOT SUMMARY
Synopsis withheld out of mercy.
STARRING CAST
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@TRAILER_TROLL2026-01-12 19:00 UTC
Counted the jumpscares in Resident Alien. Lost count. Lost interest. Refunded the popcorn emotionally.
@AISLE_GHOUL2026-01-21 05:00 UTC
Resident Alien: proof the studio reads its own marketing too literally.
@POPCORN_CRITIC2026-01-10 05:00 UTC
Resident Alien confuses "subtle" with "the cast forgot to act".
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Why is Resident Alien rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Resident Alien (2021) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 20/100.
What streaming era or audience vibe does Resident Alien fit best?+
Resident Alien works best as a modern catalog staple for comedy fans. With a Burn Index of 20/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Resident Alien worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Resident Alien scores 20/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/movies · u/ContinuityKaren🔥 2.1k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in Resident Alien?
Just got out of Resident Alien and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/flicks · u/ExpositionDump🔥 1.7k points
Unpopular opinion: Resident Alien is the most overrated film of the decade
Rewatched Resident Alien last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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r/boxoffice · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 0.6k points
Hot Take: Resident Alien's third act ruined what could have been a masterpiece
Director clearly thought Resident Alien was deeper than it is. There's a difference between ambiguous and unfinished, and this leans hard into the second.
💬 619 COMMENTS·SIMULATED THREAD