Atmospheric Horror

Rating: 10/10 (27 November 2018)

It was the atmosphere that did it for me, the setting and the unknown! I watched this film years ago and it terrified me as a teen.
Back then there wasn't any real flashy animations or CGI so the magic was in seeing less rather than be bombarded with details - the balance was perfect and had me enthralled from the get go. It is a shame that movies of today don't follow suit. Seeing just enough made alien one of the most gripping films I have ever watched! a film I still enjoy to this day.
The acting was spot-on from the whole cast, I believe their ability to make it seem even more plausible made the film all the more horrific. giving it a huge edge on films made today.
If you haven't watched this classic of a horror movie then you really should because it is a one of a kind... The franchise was brilliant, but had nothing on the first film.
Drew