Whatever you're expecting the alien to look like, this probably isn't it. | Boxoffice Movie Scenes

The special effects crew for "ALIENS" (1986) tests the animatronics for the Alien Queen, in behind-the-scenes footage. | Computer Love Records

The alien and sci-fi genre in particular has had quite a few low budget, but effective films over the years. Here are a few of my favorites featuring my favorite paranormal creatures! I love a good low budget indie film, as they always have some creative ideas and unique ways to make movie magic without major studio involvement or huge financial backing. Are they always at the level of a $100 million, or even $10 million studio movie? Of course not, but that’s what I love about them. They do a l