In 2002, crop circles continued to be a subject of fascination and debate. While some were attributed to human-made hoaxes, others sparked theories of paranormal or extraterrestrial origins.
One notable incident involved a crop circle near Sparsholt, Hampshire, on August 15, depicting a creature holding a disc with a decoded message. The message warned about "bearers of false gifts" and deception.
Additionally, a documentary titled "Signs: A Warning? - The Real Story Behind Crop Circles" explored the phenomenon, featuring discussions, scientific tests, and open questions.
Crabwood Farm House, nr Winchester, Hampshire August 15
The Gallops, nr Beckhampton, Wiltshire - July 28
Sign is a 2002 American science fiction horror thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and produced by Shyamalan, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy and Sam Mercer. Starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, the story focuses on a former Episcopal priest named Graham Hess who discovers a series of crop circles in his cornfield and that the phenomenon is a result of extraterrestrial life. Signs explores the themes of faith, kinship, and extraterrestrials
Experts 'amazed' by crop circle designs BBC - July 19, 2002
'I make crop circles' BBC - August 16, 2002
The writers of the film Signs selected Mexico City as the beginning of the UFO invasion - as there was much in the media about sightings there over recent years. Allegedly UFO's have been reported and photographed over Mexico especially in the area of Mount Popocatapetl. Mexico City is close to Roswell, New Mexico and Area 51 in Nevada.
December 2002 Steven Spielberg Presented the award winning Miniseries Taken