Synopsis

A mining ship, investigating an SOS, lands on a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange creatures and investigates

Official Review

Of all the horror movies before and all those after, Alien was quite
possibly the most identifiable. The look is unique. The sound is unique. The
characters are unique. And in 1979, as the syrupy-sweet waves of Star Wars
were lapping at everbody’s heels, Alien would quickly become known as the
antithesis to Lucas’ space opera. Set largely in the confines of an old,
worn-out tugboat in space, Alien is a creepily claustrophobic stroll into
the deepest recesses of our primate brains. The movie is full of dark, blind
corners and stygian niches from wence the creature could spring at any
moment. Put quite frankly, this movie scares the shit out of you from
beginning to end. Not in the rampaging, constant adrenaline rush-way of its
sequel, but with at a slow, methodical pace punctuated with moments of stark
terror. …Read More