The McPherson Tape

Jan 1, 1989

1h 3m

★ 5.3

The uncut video footage from the North Woods, Connecticut U.F.O. Case 77

Overview

On October 8th, 1983, the Van Heese family gathered together to celebrate the 5th birthday of Michelle, the littlest member of their household. Everything was captured on VHS by Michael McPherson and his new camcorder — including the alien invasion.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Thriller

Production Companies

Indiesyndicate Productions

Vidatron Entertainment Group

The McPherson Tape Trailers

Cast

Eric Van Heese

Tommy Giavocchini

Jason Van Heese

Patrick Kelley

Shirly McCalla

Renee Reynolds

Stacey Shulman

Jamie Van Heese

Christine Staples

Michelle Van Heese

Laura Tomas

Michael Van Heese

Dean Alioto

Alien #1

Kay Parten

Alien #2

Ginny Klekker

Alien #3

Rose Schneider

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