‘LOST CONTACT: UFOS AFTER WARTIME’ is a new documentary from Small Town Monsters exploring the mysterious death of Captain Thomas Mantell Jr. — the only known U.S. service member to lose his life while pursuing an unidentified flying object.
Set against the backdrop of World War II sightings, the film investigates archival evidence, first-hand testimony and the 1948 Mantell incident, questioning whether a government cover-up has hidden the truth for decades.
Synopsis: On January 7, 1948, World War II veteran Captain Thomas Mantell Jr., serving with the Kentucky Air National Guard, lost his life chasing an unidentified flying object.
‘LOST CONTACT: UFOS AFTER WARTIME’ examines Mantell’s timeline, the wider history of wartime UFO encounters, and the emotional toll on his loved ones. Combining period records and new interviews, the documentary presents startling revelations — including one undeniable truth: not all heroes die on the battlefield.
Release Info
📅 VOD Release: October 7, 2025
📺 Platforms: Prime Video, Vimeo On Demand
🎬 Runtime: 85 mins (approx.)
🏢 Produced by: Small Town Monsters
