The Second Arrival (1998)

In the heart of Montreal, the story unfolds around Jack Addison, a rule-defying computer whiz who is suddenly thrust into a chilling cosmic conspiracy after receiving an enigmatic envelope. The contents reveal that his estranged stepbrother, Zane Ziminski, has mysteriously died of a heart attack in the icy wilderness of Alaska, along with disturbing evidence of an imminent alien invasion. Amidst his disbelief and grief, Jack's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the intriguing Sandra Wolf during a late-night bar visit, culminating in a fleeting romantic liaison. The envelope's contents direct Jack to a secluded, cold-storage facility to uncover the truth. He is initially skeptical, considering Zane's claims as mere delusions, yet curiosity propels him to the location. Here, he encounters an eclectic group: the tenacious investigative reporter Bridget Riordan, and the enigmatic scientists Professor Nelson Zarcoff, Trevor Aguilar, and Tom Billings. The discovery of a chilling extraterrestrial device sets off a chain of events - Trevor, revealed as an alien in disguise, activates the device, causing a vortex that swallows everything in its vicinity. Amid the ensuing chaos, Jack and Bridget manage a daring escape while Zarcoff, though initially successful in evading the vortex, meets a grim fate at the hands of an alien weapon. Returning home, Jack encounters a shocking revelation - Sandra, his fleeting romantic interest, is an alien operative. Along with her partner Wotan, they relentlessly pursue Jack and Bridget. Armed with a fragment of the unearthly technology and the knowledge of an impending invasion, the duo must navigate this treacherous labyrinth, convince a disbelieving world of the alien threat, and thwart the invaders' plans. Will they succeed, or will Earth fall into the cold grasp of these alien forces? The Second Arrival is a thrilling journey into the unknown, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

The Second Arrival is a horror movie featuring Patrick Muldoon.

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