The Alien franchise is one of the most important in all of sci-fi cinema, with each instalment charting the evolution of the ...

A science fiction horror film franchise, focusing on Lieutenant Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and her battle with an extraterrestrial life-form, commonly referred to as "the Alien". Produced by 20th ...

"In space no one can hear you scream." Don't miss this. 20th Century Studios has confirmed a re-release of the classic original Alien movie in theaters next week. Ridley Scott's Alien from 1979 will ...

Directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1979, “Alien” revolutionized the horror genre with Sigourney Weaver as the iconic heroine Ellen Ripley and scary extraterrestrial creatures captivating viewers ...

A close-up of a Xenomorph snarling in Alien, 1979. Image via 20th Century Studios Maggie Boccella is a certified Babe With the Power and lover of all things pop culture. She’s a News Editor at ...

This review of the film "Alien" was originally published on May 24, 1979, in the Houston Chronicle. It opened at four Houston theaters: the Alabama, Almeda 9, North Oaks and Westchase. At the Alabama, ...