Alien


Alien movie franchise
  • Created By: Ridley Scott
  • Launched On: May 25, 1979
  • Owner: Disney
  • Tagline: In space, no one can hear you scream…
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The Best Space Opera Movies Ever Made

Say the word “sci-fi” and most people think outer space. It’s ironic then, that so few movies set in space are actually made.

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The Mote In God’s Eye Is The Best Sci-Fi Classic You’ve Never Read

Though it routinely ends up on best of all time lists, somehow the 1974 science fiction novel The Mote in God’s Eye never actually seems to get read.

Scientists Find Evidence Of Dyson Spheres And Alien Civilizations

The concept of  Dyson spheres, which was introduced in 1960 by Freeman Dyson, has long held mythic status as a …

2 months ago

Hulu Sci-Fi Action Classic Is The Best Blockbuster Sequel

It’s been just a little over one month since the latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, burst onto …

2 months ago

90s Sci-Fi Drama Is One Of The Most Scientifically Accurate Films Ever Made

Despite the name, most science fiction puts an emphasis on the second word and not the first, which can cause …

3 months ago

Disney Star Wars Trial Should Mean The End Of Dead Actor Resurrections

The Star Wars branch of Disney, Lucasfilm, is going to trial over the CGI resurrection of Peter Cushing for 2016’s Rogue …

3 months ago

Alien: Earth Violates The Core Premise Of The Franchise

Introducing the Xenomorphs to Earth violates the core premise of the Alien franchise. The series is supposed to feel alien—hence …

3 months ago

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Alien: Earth TV Series Finally Reveals Its Teeth

The next chapter in the Alien franchise is on the way, as FX and Hulu have premiered the teaser for …

3 months ago

Flawed R-Rated Sci-Fi Horror Sequel On Hulu Deserves Second Chance

Among fans of the xeno-infested Alien franchise, Alien: Resurrection usually gets dunked on the hardest by fans. It’s not classic …

3 months ago

SETI Goes Beyond Milky Way Galaxy For Alien Life

Researchers at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI) have been looking at the Milky Way for signs of life …

3 months ago

Alien vs. Muppets Needs To Happen

Now that Disney owns the Alien franchise, they’ve been pitting the series’ gruesome xenomorphs against several Marvel heroes, including Wolverine …

3 months ago

Alien: Romulus Is A Rehash Of Better Films

Fede Alvarez returns the Alien franchise to its horror roots with the admirable yet flawed Alien: Romulus. The eighth movie …

3 months ago

Ridley Scott Historical Epic Finds New Life On Apple TV+

From Alien to Gladiator, filmmaker Ridley Scott has been behind some of the biggest and most popular films over the …

3 months ago

Steven Spielberg’s Aliens Pitch Is Terrible

Many fans consider James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) the best movie in the franchise. Cameron took the foundation Ridley Scott laid …

3 months ago

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The James Cameron Secret To The Best Sci-Fi Sequels of All Time

There are two ways to make a successful sequel: the first is to build upon the previous film by expanding …

3 months ago

Alien Made History In A Way No One Even Noticed

Anyone who has seen the original Alien knows that the film’s themes are tied to gender and sexuality. Between the facehugger forcefully …

3 months ago

Alien: Covenant Broke The Weirdest Franchise Tradition

Certain ingredients make a movie an Alien movie. Xenomorphs, of course, and a strong female protagonist is also a must. …

3 months ago

The Terror On Netflix Is The Best Season Of Television You Need To Watch

The first season of The Terror has been released for streaming on Netflix to terrify a new audience. The desolate …

4 months ago

The ’90s Sci-Fi Series With Future NCIS Star You Can Stream For Free

Sci-fi as a genre does not do well on the small screen. Thanks to big-budget space operas like Star Wars, …

4 months ago

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Alien vs. Predator Already Fast-Tracked At Disney?

Both the Alien franchise and the Predator franchise have had some rocky years of releasing movies that left fans underwhelmed …

4 months ago

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Sci-Fi Horror Film Series Should Learn From MonsterVerse

The Alien Vs. Predator movies should’ve been automatic slam dunks, but 2007’s Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem did poorly enough that …

4 months ago

The Sci-Fi Comedy By A Horror Master That Created Alien

“In space, no one can hear you laugh” could have easily been the tagline for the 1974 space comedy Dark …

4 months ago

Alien: Romulus Easter Egg Gives Fans A Killer Clue

Whether they are an obscure or vague reference to one specific item or just a simple nod to an iconic …

4 months ago

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Hulu Sci-Fi Horror Crossover Could’ve Been So Much More

Sometimes every critic and fan trashes a movie so you avoid it for decades and when you’re finally bored enough …

4 months ago

Hulu Action Sci-Fi Hit Brings Two Blockbuster Franchises Crashing Together

Both the Alien and Predator franchises are doing better than ever, but there was a time when both franchises were …

4 months ago

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How Star Wars Changed Sci-Fi Horror Movies Forever

For anyone that considers themselves an artist, you’d know that inspiration can strike at just about any moment or any …

4 months ago

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Alien Franchise Is Better Off Without Its So-Called Creator

The early entries in the Alien franchise are among my favorite movies ever made, with the first movie holding a …

4 months ago

Supernatural Tearjerker On Max Changes How You Think About Ghosts

If you’re a fan of ghost movies, you’ve likely seen all manner of spooky apparitions slamming cabinets, shattering plates, and …

4 months ago

Alien: Monday Is A Must-Watch For Fans After 6 Years Of Amazing Work

Prometheus revived the Alien franchise, whose crucial reception, following the massively successful original and its sequel, went into a decline. …

4 months ago

Sci-Fi Horror With 80s Star Deserves A Second Chance, Stream Without Netflix

 If you’ve never heard of the 2013 film Stranded, you’re not alone. The direct-to-video production barely made $1.7 million in …

5 months ago