In May 1979, 20th Century Fox released the landmark film that is Ridley Scott's Alien. It inspired 3 sequels, numerous spin-offs, and set the standards for modern Science Fiction and Horror. Since it's release in 1979, Alien has become an enduring movie classic- a startling tale of otherworldly terror and primal human fear, fusing traditional and beloved elements of Horror (particularly "haunted house" films) and Science Fiction, giving birth to a whole new type of Horror movies. The film was hailed by critics and audiences worldwide as masterpiece in both Science Fiction and Horror genres, and went on to gross over $100 million worldwide, a remarkable number for that era. Alien launched the career of Sigourney Weaver, whose character Ellen Ripley became one of the genre's first and most enduring heroines. The movie won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, as well as a British Academy Award for Best Art Direction. The film has gone down in history as one of the top 10 most terrifying movies of all time, one of the greatest Science Fiction films of all time, and one of the greatest Horror movies of all time. Throughout the years, the Alien franchise has become one of the most well-known and enjoyed movie series of all time, with the first two (Alien and Aliens) being the most notable ones in the series.
This being said, Alien is my favorite Horror movie of all time. Although it wasn't the first Horror movie I've seen, it was the film that got me into Horror movies. The second one was my favorite in the series, but it was an Action movie rather than a Horror movie. So, what did you think of the Alien movies?
The movies:
Alien:
Quotes from critic reviews:
"Superior science fiction and the best haunted house movie ever made."
- Rob Vaux, FLIPSIDE MOVIE EMPORIUM
"Alien is a scare machine that really works."
- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH
"Alien will scare the peanuts right out of your M&M's."
- Jack Kroll, NEWSWEEK
"Alien is the equivalent of every amusement park ride rolled into one."
- Walter V. Addlego, SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
"It's like The Excorcist in outer space."
- Ron Barrett, ABC-TV
"Alien is a corker, a walloper, a rouser, a screecher, and a ton of fun... if all movies were as thrilling I would happily spend all of my time at the movies."
- Gene Shalt, NBC-TV
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Film Clips:
"Kill Me"
Transmission
egg
"Its moving towards you"
"here kitty"
Smoking it out.
Trailers
Aliens:
Quotes from critic reviews:
"Blockbuster combination of blistering action, smart sci-fi and gooey monsters."
- Scott Weinberg, EFILMCRITIC.COM
"A movie experience that sticks with you and begs for numerous revisits... the kind of film that marks career milestones and re-defines genres."
- Brian Mckay, EFILMCRITIC.COM
"the ultimate science fiction war epic"
- James Kendrick, Q NETWORK FILM DESK
"The most instense and satisfying piece of science fiction ever made. James Cameron's masterpiece."
- Blake Davis, KFOR CHANNEL 4 NEWS
Unquestionably the greatest sci-fi roller coaster ride ever."
- Jeffrey M. Anderson, SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
"When it comes to the logical marriage of action, adventure, and science fiction, few films are as effective or accomplished as Aliens."
- James Berardinelli, REELVIEWS
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Film Clips:
Trailer
Alien 3:
Quotes from critic reviews
"Filled with scares. Sigourney Weaver is winning once again as a tough woman warrior."
- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH
"Bold and haunting"
- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
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Film Clips:
Trailers
Alien Resurrection:
Quotes from critic reviews
"I's a very good film which never fails to entertain."
- Ted Prigge, REC.ARTS.MOVIES.REVIEWS
"A lot of fun to watch, and easy to surrender to in the moment."
- Mary Brennan, FILM.COM
"The film is a marvel, a well-photographed feast of visual imagery."
- Louis B. Parks, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
"Less frightening, but as much fun as ever."
- Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE
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Film Clips:
Trailers
Alien vs. Predator:
Quotes from critic reviews
"It's not groundbreaking and it's not revolutionary, but it is just as exciting as its premise."
- Joe Utichi, FILMFOCUS
"Though sometimes marred by murky lighting and quick-cut incoherence, the action is sudden and sensational."
- Bruce Westbrook, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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Film Clips:
Alien Predator Fight
Face Off
Trailer
