“In space, no one can hear you scream.” The spine-tingling tagline for the movie Alien is a perfect encapsulation of the groundbreaking stakes of a film that will become an icon in cinematic history. In 1979, for the very first time, moviegoers are treated to a general audience feature film that artfully blends two different genres: science-fiction and horror. Ridley Scott's Alien will be an enormous hit, leaving a deep mark on people all over the world. Because Alien isn't just a technical and artistic feat. It is a visceral organic experience that lets viewers experience the full range of emotions sparked by anguish and fear, while giving the world a feisty, boundary-busting heroine. Forty-five years after its release, this masterpiece of the sci-fi horror genre remains as fascinating and influential as ever.
