1979 · 117 min · R
Alien
Directed by Ridley Scott · Horror, Science Fiction
Alien (1979) is a Horror film, directed by Ridley Scott set during the far future. It runs 117 minutes and is rated R.
A survival and psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival, power & corruption, and isolation play out through single location / bottle.
Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Derek Vanlint
Cast
Tom SkerrittSigourney WeaverVeronica CartwrightHarry Dean StantonJohn HurtIan HolmYaphet KottoBolaji Badejo
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Themes
SurvivalPower & CorruptionIsolation
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
TenseBleak
Shape
Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedEnsemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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