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Xtro 3: Watch the Skies

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Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcover of a Blu-ray originally released in 2020. It is not included in any subscription, nor will a subscriber coupon be issued. In addition, the "slip-only" version will only be available during the Alien Invasion Summer Subscriber Week Sale.

This special limited edition spot gloss variant slipcover (designed by Black Coffiend) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out.

A group of military personnel have been assembled to, they believe, locate and disarm old active explosives which have been left unattended at a former army testing site on a remote island. But when they arrive at the deserted island, they soon discover that something doesn't seem quite right about their mission. Soon enough, they uncover a strange concrete block which, after accidentally blowing up, unleashes an indestructible, bloodthirsty alien being which will stop at nothing to kill them. As the survivors band together in order to stay alive and try and find a way to outwit the diabolical creature, they realize that their entire mission might have been a trap and that the military is using them as pawns in their own vicious plan...

The third and most violent entry in the XTRO trilogy, Harry Bromley Davenport's XTRO 3: WATCH THE SKIES moves the setting to Southern California while amping up both the action and the gore, through a series of nasty and inventive death scenes. Featuring a talented supporting cast, including Virgil Frye (Easy Rider, Graduation Day), Andrew Divoff (Air Force One, Toy Soldiers), Nigel Gibbs (Pump Up the Volume), and Robert Culp (I Spy) and photographed by Irv Goodnoff (Evilspeak, The Farmer), Vinegar Syndrome presents this underrated slice of 90s action tinged sci-fi/horror on Blu-ray for the very first time, newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm camera negative.

directed by: Harry Bromley Davenport
starring: Andrew Divoff, Virgil Frye, J. Marvin Campbell, Douglas Cavanaugh, Robert Culp
1995 / 97 min / 1.85:1

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm camera negative
“Winning and Losing” - an interview with director Harry Bromley Davenport
“Acting like a Writer” - an interview with writer/actor Daryl Haney
Original trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.116129 / 5 from 155 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Xtro 3: Watch the Skies is a limited edition Blu-ray slipcover with a unique design by Black Coffiend. Customers appreciate its fantastic and creepy look, beautiful artwork, and great transfer. However, opinions on the movie itself are mixed, with some finding it enjoyable and others considering it low-budget sci-fi.

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Fun Factor: 7%
Image Transfer: 7%
Slipcover Design: 8%
Visual Appearance: 9%
Slipcover Artwork: 7%

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Review highlights

"Nice release, awesome movies, great packaging!" — Patrick J.
"This surprisingly gory film looks great on the new transfer, and the extras are pretty good." — Simon J.
"Good sci fi movie, nice new slipcover and transfer looks great." — Robert E.

Reviews

2025 re-release

"The cult sci-fi horror film Xtro 3: Watch the Skies remains a bizarre and unforgettable finale to the British alien trilogy, exploring government conspiracies, strange extraterrestrial experiments, and unsettling transformations. While it didn’t achieve the acclaim of the original Xtro, its low-budget practical effects, surreal narrative, and offbeat characters make it a cult favorite for fans of quirky 1980s and 1990s sci-fi horror. Its unpredictability and eerie atmosphere continue to draw viewers who appreciate unconventional alien horror. Vinegar Syndrome first released Xtro 3 on Blu-ray in 2020, delivering a high-quality restoration from the original negative and some extras, namely interviews with the director and the writer. In 2025, the title was re-released with an alternate slipcover, offering a fresh, visually striking design for collectors. This edition not only preserves the nostalgia of the original alien horror but also elevates it with Vinegar Syndrome’s signature presentation, making it a standout piece for any cult cinema enthusiast."

— Jaume M. (5/5)

Awesome last part of the Xtro franchise!!

"I used to watch this movie a lot when I was a kid and to watch now with this VS transfer and restoration is a treat. It's my second favorite Xtro movie after the first one. If you like big bad alien movies, this is just for you."

— GILBERTO C. (5/5)

Fun with caveats

"Simultaneously boring as shit and wild. The soldiers all kind of suck and when they're just wandering around, it isn't reqlly attention grabbing but I love the combination of puppetry, stop motion, physical effects and optical effects that went into thw alien and his kills. And the story is actually kond of twisted. Then it inevitably breaks down again. This is a movie that will be a lot more fun with friends and drinks or other caveats. Also why does the alien sound like a jaguar?"

— Derrick A. (3/5)

Great restoration on a small

"Great restoration on a small budget alien romp great scenes some suspense"

— Will S. (5/5)

Xtro 3

"Fun 90s sci fi flick! It was a cool era for these types of movies to come out. It looks fantastic and has some killer extras!"

— Robert S. (5/5)

utter garbage

"1* sorry this crap is not worth the discs its pressed on. 😂 Jesus Christ Vinegar…. This film has no gore,no effects,no nothing. Just an extended facepalm of a film. Easily one of the worst films i‘ve ever seen in my life,i will never waste a second of my lifetime again with this turd. I wish Vinegar would have brought us a Blu Ray of Part 1 ,the only good Xtro there is! I thought XTRO3 has at least a lil gore,but there‘s nothing. imdb rated the violence as „SEVERE“ hahaha …. severe diarrhea after watching this maybe!👎horrible Z movie"

— Richelle S. (1/5)

A classic silly sci-fi

"Great extras supporting an underseen gem of sci-fi schlock."

— Brad H. (5/5)

Better than predator

"You heard me. In terms of transfer and plot."

— Jack H. (5/5)

Xtra fun time!

"I hadn’t seen the first two movies but after watching this one I ordered the original so I can see where this story started. I liked this movie a lot."

— Adam S. (5/5)

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"The era is interesting, the version is exceptional, the transfer makes me want to milk cows. Enjoy"

— Griffin C. (4/5)