Film Review: Alien (18) (U.K./U.S.A. 1979) (Director: Ridley Scott) Sunday 15.07.2012 17:30, Filmhouse Screen One, Edinburgh

I already gave this a 10/10 rating in my Prometheus Review, and that has not changed. What I was struck by seeing this in the cinema again, is how economical the story is. Along with there being very subtle elements to the body language of characters such as Ian Holm's android, and the limited use of violence; there is no use of guns and when that is compared to the sequel the differences between the two films become very stark.

Alien is subtle parred back beauty, Aliens is violence 'porn'.

Having seen Prometheus recently, it does cause some of what occurs in Alien to be seen in a slightly different light, and causes Prometheus increased positivity.

A Definite Classic.