"Alien, the 8th Passenger"

Since its release in 1979, "Alien, the 8th passenger" has become a mainstay of science fiction and the horror, it’s a film that has marked a whole generation.

Directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon, this masterpiece explores the themes of survival, and of a threat that has redefined the genre. The film takes place aboard the spacecraft Nostromo, a huge shuttle commercial space that returns to Earth after a mining mission. The crew, composed of diversified, is awakened prematurely from its cryogenic sleep in response to a mysterious signal coming from of a uncharted planet. This is where the trouble for the crew begins.

The genius of R. Scott:

Director Ridley Scott used this replica to reinforce the oppressive atmosphere of his film. The dark and claustrophobic settings of the Nostromo spacecraft amplify the feeling of isolation, while that the creature hunts down crew members one by one. The invisible and unstoppable threat symbolizes the horror of the unknown that lurks in the depths of space as well as shadow.

The character of Ellen Ripley:

The central character, Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, has become emblematic of cinema. She incarnate determination, resilience, and strength in the face of adversity. It is the antithesis of the woman’s cliché in distress, and its struggle for survival is one of the key elements of the film. It therefore upsets the clichés to give the woman another image by breaking these clichés.

The character of Ellen Ripley.

Another striking aspect of "Alien" is the visual design by H.R. Giger, who created the terrifying appearance of the xenomorph, as well as the scenery and graphic elements of the film. The images nightmare of the creature, with its skull elongated, double jaws and acidic blood, became iconic and influenced many other films science fiction. Alien design has become a reference in today’s culture.

The suspense of the film:

The suspense in "Alien" is almost unbearable, with memorable scenes such as that of childbirth macabre of the creature out of the body of a crew member. Ridley Scott uses slow rhythm to create a tension growing, before letting terror explode in a brutal way and thus surprise and startle the audience.

The influence of the film:

The influence of "Alien" on popular culture is undeniable. It gave birth to a franchise prosperous, including sequels, prequels, comics and video games. The film has also inspired many filmmakers and artists, and helped shape the genre of science fiction and of horror. These films have also inspired many people about the appearance of aliens, including yet writers.

To conclude, "Alien, the 8th passenger" is a It skilfully mixes horror, suspense, and themes such as the survival, isolation and fear of the unknown. Interestingly, fear of the unknown is fear inhabitant the human since the dawn of time and is therefore wise to play with it to scare the spectators. With his iconic heroine, her terrifying xenomorph and its realization, the film continues to captivate and haunt spirits, thus asserting its place as a pillar in the history of horror cinema.