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  • Alien: The Definitive History (2024)
  • 45 min | Documentary
Alien: The Definitive History (2024)
45 min | Documentary
In space no one can hear you scream-but on May 25, 1979, the world heard it loud and clear when Alien burst onto the scene. Shattering the peaceful sci-fi tone of Star Wars and Close Encounters, Ridley Scott's terrifying vision introduced ...See moreIn space no one can hear you scream-but on May 25, 1979, the world heard it loud and clear when Alien burst onto the scene. Shattering the peaceful sci-fi tone of Star Wars and Close Encounters, Ridley Scott's terrifying vision introduced a xenomorph that redefined horror in space. Audiences were stunned, children fled theaters, and a new era of fear began. Ellen Ripley emerged as a groundbreaking female action hero, and the film's staggering success propelled the Alien Franchise into 45 years of shocking sequels, prequels, crossovers with Predator, and now a streaming series-earning nearly $2 billion to date. Over four decades, this legendary saga evolved from chilling creature-feature to deep philosophical study, questioning the nature of androids, artificial intelligence, and creator-creation relationships. From the controversial Alien/Human hybrid to an origin story reshaping its rich lore, the series continues to surprise, inspire, and provoke thought. Written by Shane Montgomery See less
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Dec 20, 2024 (United States)

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