The Perfect Sequel

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2019)

This '80s sci-fi action thriller took the Xenomorphs in a new direction, upping the stakes with the simple application of an 's' in the title. The Ridley Scott original showcased the terror and chaos that can be caused by a single Alien getting loose on a ship, but the James Cameron sequel takes things to the next level. The cast, and audience, are hurled into the middle of an entire colony overrun by the terrifying creatures and it introduces the towering menace of the Alien Queen. It does everything a sequel should do, with great characters in the Marines and the returning Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), great action, suspense and intrigue surrounding the new synthetic character Bishop (Lance Henriksen) and a climax that will have you on the edge of your seat.