American Genre Film Archive

Amanda and the Alien

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

If CLUELESS was zapped into a movie where Gen X icon Nicole Eggert (BAYWATCH) falls in love with a body-snatching extraterrestrial, it still wouldn't be enough to describe the mindwarping charm of AMANDA & THE ALIEN. Amanda (Eggert) is an artist who leads a quiet life. That is, until she falls in love with a hunky alien who can only survive by swapping human hosts every few days. This bizarro sci-fi comedy is an explosion of 1990s nostalgia, featuring navel rings, CGI morphing effects, an indie rock soundtrack from Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Gos and Sparks, and an unforgettable sex scene involving paprika. A smash hit when it premiered on Showtime in 1995, AMANDA & THE ALIEN has been newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative.

directed by: Jon Kroll
starring: Nicole Eggert
1995 / 96 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
Restored from the original 35mm camera negative
Commentary with director Jon Kroll and AGFA’s Bret Berg
Video essay by film critic and author Willow Catelyn Maclay
Audio essay by writer Danielle Burgos
Out-of-this-world 35mm trailer reel from the AGFA vaults
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.4608293 / 5 from 217 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Amanda and the Alien is a restored 1995 sci-fi comedy Blu-ray with a fun 90s time capsule vibe, great art, and entertaining effects. Customers appreciate the excellent release and special features, though some note minor issues with the transfer.

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Movie Enjoyment: 26%
Special Effects: 5%
Time Capsule: 4%
Visual Appearance: 7%

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Review highlights

"Always loved this movie great artwork too" — Stephen L.
"For me, that’s a big sell, plays a lot more fun now since it’s the ideal time capsule and moves rather quickly." — Eli O.
"Hokey special effects lend to the charm of the film and the totally 90's vibe is a real time capsule." — Jeffrey P.

Reviews

Amanda and the Allen

""On paper", I should love this movie, but it was a bit of a let down. Not sure why it didn't click. Fun 90s energy though and it looks great all around."

— John M. (4/5)

double feature with Tammy and the T-Rex?

"I watched this as a teen and the silliness always stuck with me Also I love Nicole Eggert and shes amazing as Amanda from the title. the alien on the other hand is up to no good in this shlock fest as it jumps body to body and falls in love. Wacky good time and a perfect double feature with Tammy and the T-Rex."

— Ryan S. (5/5)

90’s teen comedy

"Such a fun tv movie I had a blast with this."

— David B. (5/5)

good restoration thank you for

"good restoration thank you for another great release"

— Todd Y. (5/5)

Packed to the brim with 90s charm

"Fun trip back to the 90s featuring a great and energetic performance from Nicole Eggert of Baywatch fame. Highly recommended for 90s aficionados!"

— Jon B. (5/5)

Great

"Great"

— Anthony D. (5/5)

My sister hated it which makes me love it

"Insane piece of 90s archival alien silliness. AGFA strikes again"

— Greg M. (4/5)

Wow

"1990's San Francisco is usually reason enough to like a movie but their is absolutely nothing I dislike about this. It's a masterpiece."

— Charles W. (5/5)

Silly Good Time

"I felt very nostalgic and cozy watching this. It’s a cute story and the transfer looks great. Fun Saturday morning watch."

— Jeffrey L. (4/5)

Silly scifi comedy

"Amanda and the Alien is a quirky made-for-TV sci-fi rom-com directed by Jon Kroll, based loosely on a short story by Robert Silverberg. The film stars Nicole Eggert as Amanda, a free-spirited artist who unwittingly becomes entangled with a shape-shifting alien on the run from government agents. Though it never fully commits to its camp potential, Amanda and the Alien is a curious relic of Showtime’s late-night programming era—goofy, mildly risqué, and oddly endearing"

— Tarek E. (3/5)