But even a pioneer like Scott had to find his inspiration somewhere.
Alienwas one of the earliest films to legitimize the horror genre.
As far as Scott is concerned, there were only three great horror films prior toAlien.
If the executives had gotten their way,Alienwouldnt have been nearly as impactful.
Upon investigating a distress signal on a distant moon, they discover a deadly extraterrestrial lifeform.
Alien, directed by Ridley Scott, is a science fiction horror film that follows the crew of the commercial spacecraft Nostromo. Upon investigating a distress signal on a distant moon, they discover a deadly extraterrestrial lifeform. The film stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley and became a seminal work in both the sci-fi and horror genres, known for its atmospheric tension and groundbreaking visual effects.
