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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut
....I was 11 when this released and caught it on TV not too long after and it scared the shit out of me. Now, I just find his story fascinating.
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Agree!
The flashback abduction sequence that begins in his kitchen, when the maple syrup spills over has stayed with me since first seeing it as a kid.
To the point where if I ever accidentally spill or pour out too much maple syrup, I begin remembering that scene. The trauma that dude had was intense and his flashbacks were some of the most horrific moments I can recall seeing in any movie back then. But hey, no need to cry over spilt syrup, because if maple syrup doesn't animate that memory, then it's Super Troopers maple syrup chugging contest, so I think I have a pretty good grasp on my maple syrup triggers.
It's probably been over 15 years since I've seen this movie and I think it was just on cable in SD, so I'm interested in checking it out again. The story is fascinating, particularly the witness accounts and the hell they went through while he was abducted. It does have a really strong cast and the movie is definitely recommended for anyone who's fascinated with alien encounters/abductions and wants to see a uniquely horrifying account of it.
It definitely didn't inspire confidence in me to greet any aliens with open arms, that's for sure!