Released in 1979, ‘Alien’ redefined sci-fi horror and introduced audiences to one of cinema’s greatest action heroes. The film became an instant classic, and its cast went on to enjoy long and varied ...

When it comes to influential sci-fi franchises, Alien remains the pinnacle of the more gritty side of the genre. The franchise launched all the way back in 1979 with sci-fi legend Ridley Scott at the ...

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In space, no one can hear you scream, but they can sure hear you scratching your head as you try to make sense of the sprawling “Alien” universe. While Ridley Scott’s 1979 haunted-house-in-the-cosmos ...