Cult classic. The brilliance of HR Giger brought to screen.

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2019)

Incredible on so many levels. Not just because it terrified audiences worldwide and surprised its own financiers. It brought two genres together and has fascinated audiences ever since. The demand for sequels is evidence of its success. The amazing artwork of HR Giger will live on forever with this acid-blooded monster menacing movie theaters for ages to come. Visually powerful, perfectly-timed build up of suspense and a brilliantly-produced climatic finale. Alien is a treasure in sci-fi horror and a piece of cinematic history that paved the way for countless other films to draw from.