Ridley Scott revisits the world of Alien this year with the release of his ambitious science fiction movie Prometheus.
The British director's original 1979 space horror launched a huge money-making franchise for studio 20th Century Fox, spawning three sequels, two mediocre Alien vs. Predator spinoffs and launching the career of Sigourney Weaver.
James Cameron, David Fincher and Jean-Pierre Jeunet have all taken the directorial reins on Alien films, while the series has attracted top-tier acting talent such as John Hurt, Pete Postlethwaite and Winona Ryder.
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On the eve of a new Prometheus trailer release, Digital Spy takes a look back at the four films in the Alien series:
'Alien' movies in pictures: Revisiting the classic sci-fi horror saga
Published Friday, Mar 16 2012, 12:31 GMT | By Simon Reynolds | 7 comments
Alien (1979): Director Ridley Scott with star Sigourney Weaver on the set of their science fiction classic.
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