We Are Not Alone (2022 film)

We Are Not Alone is a 2022 science fiction horror film directed by Benjamin Barfoot. The film is a British production that blends elements of comedy and horror as it depicts the aftermath of a seemingly benevolent alien invasion.

The film's narrative centers on Stewart (played by Declan Baxter) and Penny (played by Georgia May Foote), a couple living in a small English village one year after an alien species known as the "Gurks" have landed and seemingly integrated into human society. Initially presented as a peaceful race offering advanced technology and a utopian lifestyle, the Gurks' presence gradually reveals a more sinister agenda.

The story unfolds as Stewart and Penny, along with other villagers, begin to question the Gurks' true intentions and the long-term consequences of their seemingly idyllic rule. They observe increasingly bizarre occurrences and uncover unsettling truths about the Gurks' methods of control and the price of their "utopia."

We Are Not Alone explores themes of cultural assimilation, the loss of individual freedom, and the potential dangers of blind acceptance. The film utilizes dark humor and suspense to examine the anxieties surrounding alien contact and the potential for exploitation hidden beneath a veneer of benevolence. Its reception has been mixed, with some critics praising its satirical tone and genre-bending approach, while others have found its execution uneven.