Alien Portrait

The crew of a commercial spaceship, the Nostromo, intercepts a distress signal from a desolate planetoid. Upon investigation, they discover a derelict alien spacecraft and a chamber filled with leathery eggs. When one of the crew members is attacked by a mysterious organism, they bring it back to the ship, unknowingly unleashing a deadly and unstoppable extraterrestrial predator that begins to hunt them one by one.

Alien is widely regarded as a masterpiece of science fiction and horror cinema, earning critical acclaim for its groundbreaking visual effects, suspenseful atmosphere, and strong female protagonist. It was a commercial success, solidifying Ridley Scott's directorial reputation and launching Sigourney Weaver into stardom.

• A masterclass in tension and atmosphere, with a terrifying creature design.

• Praised for its intelligent blend of sci-fi and horror, breaking new ground.

• Sigourney Weaver's performance as Ripley is considered iconic and groundbreaking.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise "Alien" for its intense suspense, terrifying monster, and the compelling performance of Sigourney Weaver. Many highlight its groundbreaking visual effects and its lasting impact on the science fiction and horror genres.

Won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects (1980). Nominated for Best Art Direction.

The iconic 'facehugger' creature was designed by H.R. Giger, who based its appearance on his own disturbing biomechanical artwork.