The first TRUE horror film in outer space

Rating: 10/10 (12 April 2001)

I remember going to the theater to see this movie with a date while I was in high school. After the movie, my right arm had distinct fingernail impressions caused by my date's reactions to the unbelievable sights and sounds of the movie. For 45 minutes, nothing happens. I mean - absolutely nothing. Then, out of the blue - POW! You are hooked, but you don't quite know by what, and it will take another 10 minutes to find out. And once you do, the queasiness begins. But again, Ridley Scott is not about to let you off that easily. Time builds to allow your queasiness to settle - until (when else?) it is time to eat. What follows is the most unexpected and incredible appearance by another creature in moviedom. Your emotion turns from shock to suspense, and then to terror, and finally frustration. But just when you want to scream . . . you realize that "in space, no can hear you scream". :) Four out of Four Stars.