Alien is a classic science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo, who are awakened from stasis to investigate a distress signal from an alien moon. They discover a derelict spacecraft and a chamber containing numerous egg-like objects. When one of the eggs releases a creature that attaches itself to a crew member, chaos ensues as the alien life form grows into a deadly predator.
The film centers on the crew’s desperate struggle for survival against the relentless and terrifying alien, with Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) emerging as the resourceful and determined hero. The movie is renowned for its atmospheric tension, groundbreaking special effects, and iconic design.