A movie that redefined the horror and sci-fi genres, and can be considered Ridley Scott's masterpiece. The director commanded all cameras used during the shoot - many movies are filmed by assistant directors. The protagonist Sigourney Weaver was the first woman to portray an action heroine in a franchise! Alien: The Eighth enger is, without a doubt, a milestone in the history of cinema.
They say sequels rarely sur the original films, but the sequel to Aliens, along with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, are notable exceptions to the rule. James Cameron (Avatar) took over from Ridley Scott and did what he does best: make everything bigger and more spectacular, with hordes of Xenomorphs to change the approach that the original had on the horror atmosphere. The result is one of the most acclaimed action and science fiction films of all time, which ended up consolidating Sigourney Weaver as the heroine of action cinema.
Alien 3 is the debut film of acclaimed director David Fincher (Fight Club) and was tasked with concluding the Alien trilogy but ended up being another chapter in the saga. To create a consistent and darker plot, he relied on dark cinematography and a powerful soundtrack. He also chose to reaffirm the presence of the protagonist Ripley as a female icon in sci-fi movies fighting against unimaginable creatures, and delivered a surprising ending for the audience.
In Alien: Resurrection, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain), the franchise gains another chapter. Released in 1997, the plot continues the story of the previous films, showing the protagonist Ripley being revived through a clone to try to prevent an army of new extraterrestrials from destroying Earth. Despite some plot solutions seeming unnecessary or forced, they were handled intelligently by the director, who knew how to leverage the talent of the cast, especially Winona Ryder and Ron Perlman.
With a budget of $60 million, Alien vs. Predator tells the story of a group of scientists who discover a pyramid in Antarctica. What they couldn't have imagined was that the location served as a shelter for two dangerous and violent alien races. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil), the film is the third appearance for the Predator character and the fifth for the Alien. In addition to being a good crossover, the plot captivates the audience with great action sequences and special effects.