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The Arrival

  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller
  • Horror
Confirmed1996-05-316.06.4Trakt

Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.

The Arrival is a 1996 science fiction thriller about an astrophysicist who discovers a mysterious extraterrestrial transmission and is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. Released in May 1996, this paranoid sci-fi mystery combines first-contact intrigue with Hitchcockian suspense as the protagonist races to uncover the truth behind his discovery.

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When was The Arrival released?

The Arrival was released on May 31, 1996.

What is The Arrival about?

The film follows astrophysicist Zane Ziminski, who receives what appears to be an extraterrestrial message. After being fired, he investigates the transmission's origins and becomes caught in a web of paranoia and conspiracy.

What genre is The Arrival?

The Arrival is a science fiction thriller with horror elements, blending alien contact themes with paranoid conspiracy storytelling.

Where can I watch The Arrival?

As a film from 1996, The Arrival is available through various streaming services, rental platforms, and home video retailers; availability varies by region and provider.

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