Here’s how it works. Of course, not all alien invasion movies involve that trope, as some depict extra-terrestrials as more cunning intellects who infiltrate society with human disguises or even ...

The opening scene features a trophy room with an alien head from Independence Day. Also called the Harvesters, these extraterrestrial beings are highly intelligent and technologically advanced.

“Come the Fourth of July, there aren’t that many choices (for festive films,) and here you’ve got this one sitting right in the catalogue and its labeled 'Independence Day,'” said Robert ...