A marriage of science fiction and horror

Rating: Null/10 (14 October 2003)

More than any other science fiction movie of the seventies; this Ridley Scott classic married the genres of sci fi with the horror genre. From the haunting first presence of the mining ship, Nostromo to the end credits, this film can still rivet the viewer to their seat, as HR Giger's alien creation progressively wreaks havoc on all members of the ship's crew. Maybe it is only in space where no one can hear you scream, but this deftly crafted film can still raise hairs on the arms of those whose home is terrestrial. A truly memorable achievement by Scott complimented by an outstanding cast including John Hurt and Ian Holm as well as a confident performance by Sigourney Weaver.