Coolest sounding alien movie you haven't heard of yet: Attack the Block

Currently knocking 'em dead in the UK, Attack the Block follows a gang of hoodied youths when a group of ferocious aliens begins to strike terror in the midst of their South London tower projects neighborhood. The feature debut of director Joe Cornish, Attack the Block might sound like a Shaun of the Dead knockoff at first glance, but quickly moves into confident, exciting John Carpenter territory.

The South London kids are pretty feral themselves (see Eden Lake), quick to rob and slow to articulate. But as they realize what's taken root in their midst, they become increasingly sympathetic - as things evidently grow increasingly dark. The aliens and their attacks are monstrous and shocking.

Original, smart, thrilling and cinematic, Attack the Block definitely sounds like one to look out for when it opens stateside. Watch for it!