Summary:

The movie, which tells the strange story of an alien abduction and the horrific impact upon one British family, features a number of ghastly scenes and practical effects that make even its weaker moments worth watching.  Right from the beginning, Xtro remains determined to be different, a fact that sets the film apart and gives it an enduring appeal. A father is abducted by a bright light while playing with his young son outdoors; years later, a monstrous alien creature impregnates a woman who soon gives hideous birth to the father from the opening scene. The lovemaking and birth scenes are freakishly morbid and bizarre, a creepy cocktail of perverse sexuality and straight-up alien bloodshed and horror. The father, who has no memory of his traumatic experiences, returns to his family — and from there, Xtro grows increasingly weird, including scenes involving sex, snake eggs, blood-drinking, toys that grow in size and come alive, murderous animals, and awful nightmares. The picture is guaranteed to shock and surprise even the most desensitized horror fans of today.