Scott and Giger recreate Sci-fi Horror

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2000)

Ridley Scott's frenetic camera work combined with the nightmarish, yet genius biomechanoid visions of H. R. Giger brought us the most hideous, disgusting creatures that ever might be out there in deep space. The theme of the movie is often imitated, but never executed as well -- even in its own sequels.
With lurking not uncommon to the mythical realms of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the creature is out there in the shadows, camouflaged by the technical scenery. Sleek and slowly it creeps, yet jumps quick to the attack, jaws slashing, screaming.
More than scary, this film taps into the fears of the unknown and leaves us there unguarded.