Who — or what — is the cause of the many disappearances in Nome, Alaska? In his new film, “The Fourth Kind,” rookie writer-director Olatunde Osunsanmi points the finger at aliens. Although the film shows alleged archival footage re-enacted by actress Milla Jovovich (“Resident Evil”) and others, the facts still remain unclear.
Initially, this film seems like a groundbreaking exposé of a government cover-up, especially when mulling over the evidence put forward. Between 1960 and 2004, many Alaskan citizens went missing. In total, there were 24 disappearances and much of the town thought it was the work of a serial killer. Officials from the FBI investigated the various cases, deeming “excessive alcohol consumption and the [harsh] winter climate” as the probable cause. Osunsanmi apparently disagrees. His movie, “The Fourth Kind,” attempts to reveal the truth behind the supposed cover-up once and for all. With all the hype surrounding the film, it’s quite a stretch to expect viewers to believe aliens caused it all. Or is it?
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