Inside the Creation of a Sci-Fi Masterpiece – Alien (1979)

Welcome, fellow Alien fans! This page explores how Ridley Scott and his incredible team brought the original 1979 masterpiece to life — from groundbreaking set designs to the chilling atmosphere that changed sci-fi forever.

Here you’ll find a handpicked collection of videos and articles created by talented fans, filmmakers, and historians who have shared their knowledge and passion for Alien. I am deeply grateful to them for keeping this film's spirit alive for us all to enjoy.

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Here are a handful of articles that you may find interesting. Enjoy!

Director Ridley Scott on his classic ‘Alien’ and filmmaking after the pandemic 

By Mark Olsen:

www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-05-29/ultimate-summer-movie-showdown-ridley-scott-alien

Ridley Scott Drove His Casting Team 'Crazy' Finding The Right Actors For Alien 

By Anya Stanley: 

www.slashfilm.com/1025094/ridley-scott-drove-his-casting-team-crazy-finding-the-right-actors-for-alien/

Alien's Contract Forced Ridley Scott To Film Scenes He Knew Would Never Make The Cut

BY WITNEY SEIBOLD  

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1068747/aliens-contract-forced-ridley-scott-to-film-scenes-he-knew-would-never-make-the-cut/

Sigourney Weaver Says 'Alien' Script Once Included Sex Scene- and She Told Ridley Scott to Cut It 

By Ryan Parker

https://people.com/movies/sigourney-weaver-says-alien-script-originally-had-sex-scene/