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Ridley Scott's Alien Returning to Theaters Ahead of New Sequel's Release

The original film of the franchise will be hitting the big screen ahead of the release of Alien: Romulus.

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Alien: Romulus Receives a Predictable Rating

Alien: Romulus' rating heavily implies that the upcoming installment will be just as bloody and horrifying as its predecessors -- if not more.

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Alien: Romulus Gets Terrifying First Trailer

The official trailer for Alien: Romulus has been released, teasing the big-screen return of the Xenomorphs.

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Marvel Comics’ Alien Epic is Finally Over – But Does It Matter?

The latest epic Alien story has finally been brought to an end, and not even Marvel Comics' can escape the franchise's worst shortcoming.

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The 10 Highest-Rated Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked

From iconic classics like Psycho to modern thrillers like Get Out, these horror movies impressed fans and critics alike to earn the highest ratings.

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20 Best Movies About Aliens

There are a huge number of alien movies available to audiences, but some of the best have captivating stories and terrifying visuals.

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10 Scariest Horror Movie Icon Debuts, Ranked

Classic horror movie monsters like Godzilla and slashers like Michael Myers all made their mark on the genre with unforgettable first appearances.

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How to Watch the Alien Franchise In Order

The Alien franchise made waves for both sci-fi and horror. But what's the correct order to watch these wild and scary movies?

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Why Alien’s Ripley is Sci-Fi's Greatest Heroine

The Alien franchise made its mark thanks to the terrifying Xenomorph. However, Ellen Ripley did even more for sci-fi heroines as a feminist icon.

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Alien's True Villain Was Never the Xenomorph

1979's Alien set a new standard for creature features with its Xenomorph. But it's not the only enemy in the movie and the hidden one is scarier.

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10 Sci-Fi Universes Cooler Than Star Wars

Star Wars has developed a loyal fanbase who would love to visit a galaxy far, far away, but there are a few other sci-fi worlds that are even cooler.

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Disney Is Releasing an Alien Storybook for Kids

Alien is getting the Little Golden Book treatment with an official storybook from Disney.

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10 Most Powerful Sci-Fi Characters Luke Skywalker Could Defeat

Luke Skywalker became known as a great Jedi in his universe, but how would he fare against other sci-fi characters like Dredd or Alien's Xenomorphs?

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10 Best Licensed Dark Horse Comics, Ranked

Dark Horse published a lot of licensed comics, creating brilliant stories from familiar franchises.

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Timothy Olyphant Joins Alien TV Series, Character Details Revealed

Justified star Timothy Olyphant has joined the cast of Noah Hawley's Alien series, and character details have been revealed.

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Ridley Scott Recalls Surprising Phone Call From Stanley Kubrick After Watching Alien

Stanley Kubrick was so impressed with an iconic Alien scene that he had to call Ridley Scott after watching the film.

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Alien Series Director Reveals Filming Update and Premiere Window

Noah Hawley’s Alien series gets a release window along with a filming update.

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10 Horror Movie Sequels That Became Action Films

Horror franchises like Terminator and Don't Breathe switched genres, transforming their sequels into action movies instead.

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Alien TV Show Creator Reveals Which Iconic Movie Moment Inspired the Series

Noah Hawley shares new details on his Alien series and reveals which memorable scene served as inspiration.

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Ridley Scott Gives Unlikely Reaction to New Alien Movie by Fede Álvarez

Ridley Scott reacted to Fede Álvarez's upcoming Alien: Romulus movie, leaving the director surprised.

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