Hoax
The Alien Autopsy Film
Promoter Ray Santilli released film he said a military cameraman shot in 1947. It aired worldwide. In 2006 Santilli admitted it was a recreation staged with a dummy made by a sculptor, though he claimed it was based on real footage he had once seen.
Weigh the evidence
The ledger
What the record shows, what people say, and the best explanation available so far.
What's documented
- Santilli's 2006 admission and the sculptor's account.
What's claimed
- Genuine footage of a recovered alien.
Best explanation so far
A staged film. A good lesson in how convincing production can be.
Where to look
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