Aliens
A relentless, nerve-shredding thrill ride that blends explosive action with claustrophobic horror and surprising emotional warmth.
Same writer: Ronald Shusett · Tense, dark · about survival and corruption
Alien
A slow-building, claustrophobic nightmare that tightens its grip with every scene, blending cold sci-fi realism with visceral, primal terror.
About 1979 film by Ridley Scott
Genres fantasy, action, horror, adventure, science fiction, mystery, monster, girls with guns, thriller, science fiction horror, suspense, science fiction action, body horror
Directed by Ridley Scott
Written by Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett
Starring Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Harry Dean Stanton, Yaphet Kotto, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Bolaji Badejo
Music Jerry Goldsmith
Runtime 117 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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