
Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the only survivor when she crash lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads the men into battle against the terrifying creature.... (Full plot summary below)
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Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the only survivor when she crash lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads the men into battle against the terrifying creature.
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| Shadows on the WallRich ClineIt still has the power to scare the life out of us. |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellA perfect roller coaster blend of horror and science fiction. Sigourney Weaver was an amazing discovery. |
| GuardianDerek MalcolmIf you want cinematic kicks, Ridley Scott's massively successful Alien will give you them in profusion. |
| Cinema CrazedFelix Vasquez Jr.Director Ridley Scott's "Alien" is a near masterpiece with many imitators and zero superiors. |
| Globe and MailStephen ColeSeen again a quarter-century later, we marvel at how the filmmaker generates so much tension and sweat with a bare minimum of moving parts. |
| The SpectatorTed WhiteheadIt's tempting to describe the brilliantly staged scenes of horror and surprise but it would be a shame not to allow the film to reveal its own secrets, enough to say that the tension is savage and you are held in suspense right up to the end frames. |
| Georgia StraightSteve NewtonThere have also been digital restorations and improvements to the original film's negative and sound mix, but the best thing about this rerelease is simply the opportunity to see the awesome Alien in theatres again. |
| CinéfilozEmmanuel BáezA horror masterpiece that doesn't age at all because its main theme is the fear of the unknown and that's one of the deepest fears. [Full review in Spanish] |
| Film and FeltGabe LeibowitzIn an era where the horror genre has faded into a laughable mix of teen slashers and formulaic storylines, Alien provides a welcome nostalgic dose of authentic terror. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerA welcome re-release for Scott's classic sci-fi horror, with a couple of directorial tweaks for good measure. |