I decided it was time to revisit Ridley Scott's landmark film. And it hit me every bit as hard as the first time I saw it. So here's the question that, even 42 years later, continues to stir through people's minds: what exactly is it that makes ALIEN what it is today?
The truth is, it's a tough question to answer, as it's not nearly as action-driven as its sequel, but rather a quiet film that I can't help but compare to a deadly snake slowly crawling up my limbs for two hours. I think fans of ...MORE
