From unforgettable classics to modern sci-fi hits, these Hollywood alien films have captivated audiences for decades.

These wildly different films explore the wondrous, and sometimes terrifying possibilities of contacting extra-terrestrial life.

From the Nostromo to the Earth of 2120: from 1979 to today, the design of the Alien universe has never ceased to convey the fears, ideologies, and infrastructures of science fiction. The set design of ...

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A sci-fi film "masterpiece" directed by Ridley Scott, which is hailed by one fan as the "best movie ever", is streaming now in the UK. Prometheus (2012) is the fifth film in the Alien franchise, and ...

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A sci-fi film directed by Ridley Scott that's been praised by fans as a "masterpiece" is available to stream now in the UK. Prometheus (2012) is the fifth instalment in the iconic Alien franchise, and ...

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io9 watched a lot of TV this year. And while we enjoyed a great deal of what we saw, these 12 shows—listed in alphabetical order below—impressed us the most. They all took creative risks while ...