It’s been 40 years since Ridley Scott‘s Alien redefined the moviegoing experience by combining an enthralling blend of science fiction and horror. It also featured a female protagonist (Siguourney Weaver as the trailblazing space trucker Ellen Ripley), something that was groundbreaking at the time for genre films and paved the way for everything from Terminator 2: Judgment Day to Captain Marvel.
Since we began this blog 10 years ago, we’ve featured pieces about the Alien franchise numerous times. Here’s some of the articles that have illustrated how that although no one can hear you scream in space, everybody loves yelling in delight about how the various Alien movies have changed entertainment:
The “Alien” Disco 45: In Space No One Can Hear You Dance
Open Thread: Share Your Thoughts on the “Alien” Franchise
Which Film in the “Alien”/”Predator” Franchise Is Your Favorite?
Who’s Scarier, the Alien or the Predator?
Who’s Your Favorite Character from the 1979 Sci-fi/Horror Classic Alien?
Who’s Your Favorite Character from the Hit 1986 Sequel Aliens?
Watch Sigourney Weaver and Her Co-Stars Talk “Alien” in 1979?