Alien

Alien

Alien is a legendary science fiction horror franchise that began with Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece. The series follows humanity's terrifying encounters with the deadly Xenomorph species.

Category
Movie
Release Year
1979
Origin
USA
Tags
sci-fi
horror
thriller
space
survival

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Alien
Aliases
Alien Franchise, Xenomorph Saga
Type
Movie Franchise
Release Year
1979
Status
Ongoing
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Ridley Scott
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Original Work
Original screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett
Genre
Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller, Survival

Content Information

Synopsis
The Alien franchise chronicles humanity's encounters with the deadly Xenomorph species across space and time. From the claustrophobic terror of the Nostromo to the military action of LV-426, each installment explores themes of survival, corporate greed, and the primal fear of the unknown.
Main Characters
Ellen Ripley, Xenomorph, David, Amanda Ripley
Setting
Various locations across space including the Nostromo, LV-426, Sevastopol Station, and alien worlds
Themes
Survival Horror, Corporate Corruption, Motherhood, Evolution, Isolation
Target Audience
Not specified

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