This scene from Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror masterpiece is without doubt not only the most iconic scene in the franchise, but undoubtedly still the most shocking! As you watch the birth of the Xenomorph from Kane's (John Hurt) chest- you can still feel the winds of change. What would follow next would form the basis of this memorable series.
Brett Looks For Jones (Alien)
When Brett (Harry Dean Stanton) does looking for the ships cat Jones, what follows prove to be master class in both sound, design and pure frights. As we descend into one of the ships engines rooms, all we can hear is the dripping of water and clanging of chains. But the wide open space just builds tension like water rising in dam. However its watching the camera cut away to the cat's face when the moment hits that really stays with us!
Knife Trick (Aliens)
This scene from James Cameron's equally glorious second installment is a great example of comedic touch. What starts as way to amuse the hard living Colonial Marines turns into something very unexpected. As Android Bishop (Lance Henriksen) slides his hand over cocky soldier Hudson (Bill Paxton) his resulting reaction is one of gradual wide eyed shock. It was moments like this that make Aliens such a unique sequel!
Power Loader
At what first appears to be a meaningless device in this film, becomes something else entirely at the climax. When the dreaded Alien Queen resurfaces intent on avenging her dead children- hope seems lost! Cue Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) emerging in what has become one of the franchises most iconic moments. All together now... "GET AWAY FROM HER YOU BITCH!!"
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