Xtro is a cult 1983 British sci‑fi horror film that blends alien abduction, body horror, and surreal domestic dread into one of the strangest entries in early‑’80s genre cinema. It follows Sam, a man who returns to his family three years after being taken by a mysterious light—only he’s come back transformed, triggering a cascade of grotesque births, psychic powers, and nightmarish creature effects. The film is infamous for its low budget, bizarre imagery, and practical effects that critics panned but fans of transgressive horror still celebrate today.
