Alien

TLDR: Alien
The forum thread discusses the 1979 horror and science fiction film "Alien," directed by Ridley Scott. The film features a notable cast including Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt, and centers on the crew of the spaceship Nostromo who encounter a deadly alien after investigating a distress signal. Users in the thread praise the movie, highlighting its suspense and horror elements. They commend Ridley Scott's direction, noting similarities in style with his other films like "Blade Runner." The iconic air duct scene is specifically mentioned as a standout moment. Overall, the sentiment in the thread is highly positive, with users agreeing on the film's lasting appeal and impact on the genre.
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Title: Alien

Tagline: In space no one can hear you scream.

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Bolaji Badejo, Roy Scammell, Helen Horton

Release: 1979-05-25

Runtime: 117

Plot: During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

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Thats one actual great suspense movie and I loved the cast. Had a blade runner feel to it at times and its the same director ridley scott. He also directed thelma and louise one of my all time fave films
 

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