The Alien Saga

The story

In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. The brilliant and terrifying result reinvented the horror and science fiction genres, creating one of the most successful and celebrated film franchises in Hollywood history. This award-winning, feature-length documentary explores the series.

Cast & crew

John HurtNarrator (voice)

Dan O'BannonSelf

Ronald ShusettSelf

David GilerSelf

Alan Ladd Jr.Self

Ridley ScottSelf (archive footage)

Sigourney WeaverSelf

Ray HassettSelf (archive footage)

Tom SkerrittSelf

Veronica CartwrightSelf

H. R. GigerSelf

Ron CobbSelf