The 'Aliens' Thread

[Posher778]

This thread, because i've watched it 1 1/2 times today because it is freakin' awesome, is to discuss anything and everything about the movie Aliens. Not Alien, or 3/4, just Aliens.

**spoilers. If you haven't seen aliens, just don't come in this thread, most of the stuff could be ruined for you.

The queen looks so menacing when she hisses at them, i love it. The only thing I don't like about her is the way she runs like a 'just been banged hard' ho running from her pimp.

The acting is great, but I want to kill Bill Paxton, his character is so annoying.

The alien's heads look really cool here. The facehugger scene in the middle of the night is really disgusting, those things are freakier than the warrior aliens.

I like the newly added tail slashing combat method the aliens use, especially the part with bishop and queenie at the end, gross!

The vent scene and the part where they realize where the aliens really are coming from is great! I also like when they try to close the door of the hummer thing, and the alien's big nasty fingers pry it open. I think they used the acid burning stuff too much in the movie though.

The aliens in this one look better than the aliens in any other 'Alien' film, even the original!

****I love the survival style of these horror movies. Other than aliens and Dog Soldiers, can anyone recommend a movie similar to this style? Excluding dawn, night, day, return, of the living deads, seen those.

[AsylumSeeker]

Aliens is one of my all time faves. I prefer it over Alien...slightly.

As for a recommendation, have you seen The Descent? Surprised me how good it was.

[Posher778]

Originally Posted by AsylumSeeker

Aliens is one of my all time faves. I prefer it over Alien...slightly.

As for a recommendation, have you seen The Descent? Surprised me how good it was.

Of course, i love the Descent! Especially the part where the camera flips upside down, adding to the wild, disorienting effect. Any other suggestions?

[AsylumSeeker]

Let's see....one I really liked, but it seems to be a love it or hate it, was My Little Eye.

[Posher778]

It's survival style? What's it about?

To keep on the main topic:

I went downstairs to get a coke, and literally squealed like a pig when my ice maker went off, and the noise sounded like the screech of the queen alien, rofl

[AsylumSeeker]

It's set in an old house in the middle of nowhere, game show setup, anybody leaves, nobody gets the money. Sounds very cliche' and overdone, but this one is an indie gem that lives up. Everyone is dying, can't get out, don't know who's doing it, supernatural or roomie...pretty cool. Far better than the other like minded ones.


Ahhh..Lance Henriksen, so great in that movie! Too bad Cameron went on to make Titanic: The Turd That Really Couldn't. (Yeah, I'm bracing for the backlash from the Leo contingent...it's just a joke.)

[Posher778]

Lol. James Cameron, great guy. I really wish he'd remake Jurassic Park more like the novel, and more horrific.

[_____V_____]

You are suffering the ACF Syndrome, Posh.:p (AliensCraziestFan if you didnt know)

Yes Aliens is quite a ride. May I go out on a limb and suggest that it had a considerable influence on the survival horror games we have these days...

Some more of those if you are looking for are...

- Deep Rising
- Deep Blue Sea
- The Relic
- From Dusk Till Dawn
- Alien Resurrection (which you admire too) etc.


In the video game arena, I think it all started from Halloween which was released in the early 80s for the 2600. Not sure though...you may have to check.

[AsylumSeeker]

Hmmm..speaking of which, Resident Evil. I hated the movie, loved the game. Most people seem to enjoy the movie, though. I'm a Silent Hill gal, though.

[_____V_____]

Originally Posted by AsylumSeeker

I'm a Silent Hill gal, though.

Did I tell you I love you already?:D