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1979 · 117 min · R

Alien

Directed by Ridley Scott · Horror, Science Fiction

Alien (1979) is a Horror film, directed by Ridley Scott set in Space during the far future. It runs 117 minutes and is rated R.

A survival and creature feature, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival, isolation, and power & corruption 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

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
SurvivalCreature Feature
Themes
SurvivalIsolationPower & Corruption
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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