“Fire in the Sky” is a 1993 science fiction mystery drama directed by Robert Lieberman. The film is based on the book “The Walton Experience” by Travis Walton, which details Walton’s alleged abduction by extraterrestrials in 1975. The movie stars D.B. Sweeney as Travis Walton, with Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer, Peter Berg, James Garner, and Henry Thomas in supporting roles.

The story is set in the small town of Snowflake, Arizona. Travis Walton is a logger working alongside his friends, including his best friend Mike Rogers (Robert Patrick). One night, after a long day of logging in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, the men witness a mysterious, bright light in the sky. Curiosity leads Travis to approach the light, and he is suddenly struck by a beam of energy, which throws him to the ground. His terrified friends flee the scene, leaving him behind.

When they return, Travis is missing, and the local authorities, led by Lieutenant Frank Watters (James Garner), are skeptical of the men’s story. Accusations of foul play and murder arise, causing tension and suspicion within the community. The men undergo polygraph tests to prove their innocence, and despite their consistent accounts, they are still met with doubt.

Five days later, Travis reappears, disoriented and traumatized, with no memory of his time away. Through a series of flashbacks, he recalls his horrifying experiences aboard an alien spacecraft, where he was subjected to various experiments.

“Fire in the Sky” explores themes of fear, skepticism, and the unknown. The film is noted for its intense and unsettling depiction of Travis’s abduction, which has been praised for its special effects and dramatic impact. While the film received mixed reviews, D.B. Sweeney’s performance as Travis Walton and the eerie atmosphere of the abduction scenes have been particularly commended.

“Fire in the Sky” remains a notable entry in the genre of alien abduction films, blending mystery, drama, and science fiction to tell a compelling story based on one of the most famous and controversial UFO encounters in American history.