Tuesday, August 26, 2008

My Favorite Movies -- Alien (1979)


Visually stunning, creepy, incredible. The best sci-fi horror flick ever. As much as I love Aliens, the original Alien is still the real deal for me. It is at-heart a horror movie, a slasher in a haunted house. There are several elements that really set Alien apart.

A. Art direction and cinematography. Gorgeous and unbelievably creative/innovative. The partnership with HR Geiger was a perfect choice.

B. Acting. No better array of actors have ever been in one sci-fi movie together... arguably horror either. Whoever cast this movie... gets a raise.

C. Alien design. Evolving, surprising, and iconic.


D. Direction. Ridley scott at near his best... or maybe tied for his best.

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