Survivor of Comet Valley: Tom Baines’ Story
Tom Baines (Sam Hennings) is a geologist from the state geodetic survey office. Awakening in Memorial Hospital, Tom discovers he has suffered several injuries and is being treated by various doctors. While in recovery and still in a state of shock, Tom receives a visit from Special Agent Weems (Michael Gregory) from the FBI, who needs to speak with him urgently regarding the incident he just survived in Comet Valley. Tom begins to tell his story, starting with his travels to Comet Valley to give a talk and hunt for meteorites with a resident named Thurman (Charles Bouvier). When Tom reunites with his former girlfriend Heidi (Andrea Roth), it becomes clear that the pair still have unresolved feelings about their breakup. However, Tom’s lingering emotions for Heidi soon become the least of his concerns.
The Alien Secret of Comet Valley
Members of the community begin acting strangely, displaying odd behaviour, and some even start to disappear. Drawing on his history with the town, Tom begins a personal investigation and uncovers a terrifying truth. The recently discovered meteorites are not meteorites at all but are instead seeds carrying an alien race from another world. Now, with the town bridge out of commission and all communication destroyed, it falls to Tom and the surviving locals to find a way to defeat the alien lifeforms and escape Comet Valley before it is too late.
Seedpeople and Its B-Movie Legacy
Seedpeople blends multiple genres together, including horror and science fiction, while carrying a strong B-grade vibe from start to finish. This is fitting, as the film was released by Full Moon Features, an independent American motion picture production and distribution company led by B-movie veteran Charles Band. The film was directed by Peter Manoogian, whose other work behind the camera includes Arena (1989) and Eliminators (1986). He also directed two features for Full Moon Features: Demonic Toys (1992) and The Midas Touch (1997).
A Familiar but Fun Alien Invasion Ride
Seedpeople offers little more than a brainless good time, with a direct-to-TV vibe apparent from the very start. As the film progresses, viewers will quickly notice there is nothing particularly new here in terms of plot. If you have ever seen an alien invasion film set in a small town, you’ll likely already know how things unfold, including the so-called surprise ending, which didn’t surprise me at all. That said, none of this is necessarily negative. The film delivered exactly what I expected going in, and its familiar tone works perfectly within the context of Full Moon Features’ catalogue. It is simple, fun, and, when you are in the right mood, it ticks all the right boxes.
Creative Creatures of Comet Valley
While the storyline is familiar, the alien creatures are surprisingly creative and unique. True to the title, the aliens resemble oval-shaped seeds that have mysteriously landed on Earth and slowly begin taking over the town of Comet Valley. I loved the design, movement, and overall concept behind these creatures, and they are easily the film’s strongest element, along with the location and setting of Comet Valley.
Performances and Unintentional Charm
As for the performances, there is no way to sugar-coat it; they are basic but serviceable. The characters, even the main heroes, do not always make the most intelligent choices, yet this adds to the film’s mindless charm, contributing to some of its unintentional comedic moments. This tone carries through to the film’s major showdown, which is entertaining despite its simplicity.
Seedpeople: Cheesy Fun with Standout Aliens
Seedpeople (1992) is now available on Blu-ray thanks to Umbrella!
Published: 29th September 2025
Written by: Peter Walkden
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