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Why it is one of the best ‘70s movies: The four-time Oscar-winning Network is a brilliant and shocking satire of the television industry. What it’s about: The sole survivor of an alien planet ...

Ridley Scott's Alien introduced audiences to a terrifying new vision of space horror in 1979. The film's atmospheric tension and innovative creature design set a new standard for sci-fi horror.

Prometheus is perhaps the most divisive addition to the Alien franchise, but it is still the only modern movie in the series with any new ideas.

With practical special effects that still stand up today, "Alien" is still the most terrifying film in the franchise. We wouldn't go so far as to say it's worthless to keep making movies ...

My parents, who began dating in New York City in the mid ’70s, had several crucial ... we invariably end up talking movies. And most often, the “Alien” franchise is at the top of the discussion.

In particular, Cailee Spaeny continues her streak of delivering phenomenal performances, and manages to convince audiences that solo Alien movies can work just fine without Ellen Ripley.

What doesn’t? Note: Although the continuities sometimes crossover, sometimes, for the purposes of this list, we are not including Predator movies outside of the two Alien vs. Predator movies.

What are the best movies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulus ... really is as terrifying a watch today as back in the late ‘70s. Scott’s masterful direction ratchets up the tension ...