Ridley Scott's Alien, the first entry in the franchise, is a cinematic masterpiece. Scott's approach to filmmaking, with a focus on realism and a "less is more" attitude, has helped the film retain its impact even as technology has advanced. The Xenomorph, the film's iconic alien creature, is only present for four minutes, but its presence is felt throughout the film through its use of shadows and off-screen scares. The film began as a graduate student's project, but quickly gained traction and a larger budget after the success of George Lucas' Star Wars. The story follows the seven-member crew... weiterlesen.