Visitor (Tales from the Crypt)

The Visitors were an unnamed predatory alien species that came to Earth.

Biology
The Visitors resemble yellow armored bipedal pill-bugs, yet they have a reptilian skin and face. Their eyes seem to be weak against sunlight prompting them to wear visors to function. In addition they can burrow underground hinting at travel beneath the earth at high speeds.

Background
The Visitors having enjoyed feasting on humans but unwilling to commit themselves openly and attract the attention of the authorities contracted a human known as Ben Arnold to seek an isolated human settlement for them to harvest. Ben traveling through the roads stumbled upon Deep Woods, a little small mining burg, after falling for the prank of Erin. He then posed as a representative of his 'clients' to help revitalize the mining town. It was however a ruse to gather the townsfolk in one location so the aliens could feast. Erin finding about their plans tried to warn her mother and grandfather but they did not believe her. The aliens taking no chances sent their drones to kill her driving her into her family's diner's basement until she was saved by her grandfather. The two tried to warn the townsfolk at the hall but were too late as the aliens had surrounded the location. Ben approached the two stating that he could not have done this without Erin and admitted that he planned to betray the aliens by contacting the government. However he spoke in front of one of the aliens' surveillance drones causing the aliens to abort their plans. The townsfolk aware of their danger were kept in the dark by Erin and her grandfather. It turns out the aliens' vessel had churned out new veins in the mines saving the town from ruin. Ben tried to make a quick escape out of town but his car broke down and was caught by the Visitors.

Culture
The Visitors possess spacecraft and stun technology. Their vessels are also capable of subterranean travel, as they are able to hide beneath the ground. They also have surveillance equipment in the form of small robotic spider drones. After spending time on Earth they eventually develop a taste for human flesh and is said they enjoy the taste of other lower lifeforms.

Appearance

 * New Tales from the Cryptkeeper: Town Gathering (1999)