Blu-ray Review – Fire in the Sky

In 1975, Travis Walton disappeared for five days after chasing a beam of light in the forest. When he returned, he claimed he was abducted by aliens, with members of a timber stand improvement crew witnessing the initial contact. Instead of retiring to a quieter life to deal with his trauma, the abductee elected to profit off his newfound fame, creating the 1978 book, "The Walton Experience." 1993's "Fire in the Sky" is an adaptation of Walton's story, with screenwriter Tracy Torme taking on the challenge of finding dramatic possibilities in a tale that only holds sensationalistic value. Torme is mostly successful creating a shape to "Fire in the Sky," wisely turning Walton into a supporting character while director Rob Lieberman goes for a balance of horror and heart in this attempt to remain sensitive about a dubious claim. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com