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Allen on Netflix: Nightmare Fuel E.T. Riff
Netflix's 'Allen' mixes E.T. nostalgia with alien horror, but critics call it a failed satire.
In brief
Netflix's 'Allen' mixes E.T. nostalgia with alien horror, but critics call it a failed satire. Netflix's 'Allen' (2026) is a poorly executed E.T. parody that skips the mark with syrupy sentiment and weak humor. Originally reported by Decider.
Where to Stream
Allen (2026) is on Netflix.
The Premise
Petey, a kid in the 1990s, met an alien named Allen who lived in his basement.
The Characters
Adult Petey pines for Allen while crushing on Sarah, who's engaged to a strict cretin named Rory.
The Plot Twist
Allen returns, but a truth reveals the movie isn't sure what it wants to be.
The Critique
The movie mixes E.T. nostalgia with alien horror but lacks nerve to be funny or provocative.
The Verdict
Critics say 'Allen' is a failed satire that skips the mark with syrupy sentiment and weak humor.
In short
Netflix's 'Allen' (2026) is a poorly executed E.T. parody that skips the mark with syrupy sentiment and weak humor.
