The film that started it all, Alien, introduces the iconic Xenomorph aboard the commercial space tug Nostromo. This masterpiece of sci-fi horror sets the tone for the entire series, blending elements of suspense, terror, and the unknown. Alien not only established a new benchmark for the genre but also introduced audiences to the enduring themes of isolation, survival, and the indomitable will to endure against seemingly insurmountable odds.

• Directed by: Ridley Scott
• Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt