Alien (1979)
Movie Poster
43" x
62" Bus Shelter Canvas Print
- plus 2.75" border for mounting
Year: 1979
Condition: New
Dimension: 43" x 62"
Type: Reproduction Printed on Canvas
Awards: Oscars 1979: Visual FX.
Review: Terse direction, stunning sets and
special effects, and a well-seasoned cast save this from being another "Slimy
monster from Outerspace" story. Instead it's a grisly rollercoaster of suspense
and fear (and a huge box office hit). Intergalactic freighter's crew is invaded
by an unstoppable carnivorous alien intent on picking off the crew one by one.
While the cast mostly bitches and banters while awaiting the horror of their
imminent departure, Weaver is exceptional as Ripley, a self-reliant survivor who
goes toe to toe with the Big Ugly. Futuristic, in the belly of the beast visual
design creates a vivid sense of claustrophobic doom enhanced further by the
ominous score. Oscar-winning special effects include the classic baby alien
busting out of the crew guy's chest routine, a rib-splitting ten on the gore
meter. Successfully followed by "Aliens" and "Alien 3."
Cast: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver,
Veronica Cartwright, Yaphet Kotto, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, John Hurt,
Bolaji Badejo; Voices by: Helen Horton;
Directed by: Ridley Scott; Written by: Dan
O'Bannon; Cinematography by: Derek Vanlint;
Music by: Jerry Goldsmith; Editing: Terry Rawlings, Peter Weatherley; Art
Direction: Roger Christian, Les(lie) Dilley. Producer:
20th Century-Fox.
