Based on the allegedly true experiences of horror novelist Whitley Strieber, the film follows his psychological unraveling after a series of terrifying "lost time" incidents at his remote cabin in upstate New York. Unlike the gritty realism of later abduction films like Fire in the Sky , Communion leans into the confounding, dreamlike logic of the experience. The film explores:
Whether it’s a "nightmare fuel" masterpiece or a "psychedelic mess," Communion remains one of the most unique entries in the alien abduction subgenre. A "True Story" Through a Surreal Lens Communion (1989)
: Amidst the blue lights and bedroom visitations, there is a grounded drama about a family struggling to stay together while the father figure seemingly loses his mind. The Walken Factor Based on the allegedly true experiences of horror