Review of Hangar 18 (1980) by Greg P — 29 Apr 2013

One of the classics of the early 80s sci-fi genre.

This review of Hangar 18 (1980) was written by Greg P on 29 Apr 2013.

Hangar 18 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul S (1,717) on 09 Oct 2006

An interesting Old School Films, Very Good…

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By Alexei G (64) on 27 Jun 2013

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By Carlos S (367) on 01 Nov 2007

Extremely rare movie, I saw it when I was wayyyy younger, the aliens and their ship was done in such a way to captivate me…

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By Brody M (674) on 27 Jun 2013

I must wonder if Dave Mustaine watched this movie and then wrote Hangar 18 afterwards, because the plot is quite similar the lyrics of the…

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By Lee B (1,154) on 26 Apr 2011

You'd think with the subject matter that this film is attempting to explore, that Hangar 18 would try to deliver with aliens or little green…

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By Escape Hatch Pat (2) on 01 Jul 2008

Early attempt at X-Files material, is bogged down by pedestrian treatment…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 03 Sep 2011

Plodding movie based on government conspiracy involving alien aircraft that somehow manages to bore rather than provide suspense and intrigue…

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