In this episode of Scene it Lately, Jason Davidson and Dave Williams revisit Fire in the Sky, the unsettling 1993 film inspired by the alleged 1975 alien abduction of Arizona logger Travis Walton. Rather than leaning on spectacle, the movie grounds its terror in small-town suspicion, fractured trust, and the uncomfortable space between truth and belief.

Jason and Dave explore how the film uses its real-world origins to build tension - not just through the infamous abduction sequence, but through the emotional fallout that engulfs Walton’s friends, family, and community. They discuss the movie’s central themes of credibility, trauma, and the limits of what people are willing to accept as “real,” making thoughtful connections to the classroom, where perception, rumor, and conflicting narratives shape daily interactions.

From Robert Patrick’s standout performance to the film’s unforgettable depiction of the alien encounter, this conversation considers Fire in the Sky as both a psychological mystery and a meditation on how humans respond when confronted with the unexplainable. Whether you’ve always believed Travis Walton’s story or are hearing it for the first time, this episode examines why the film continues to unsettle audiences decades later.

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