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ALIEN ANNIVERSARY

Are you a fan of the "Alien" movie series? Then you know that the inspiration for it came from H.R. Giger's morbid illustrations of an alien life form. Its horror was transferred powerfully to the big screen in 1979, in a film mixing rich cinematography with macabre science fiction storytelling. Now, on the original masterpiece's 20th anniversary, Scifi.com has published an article written by James G. Boutilier, in which the creators of the "Alien" saga discuss the genesis of the cult hit. Among the interviewees is cinematographer Derek VanLint, the man behind the dark and ambient tones of the first film. The cast and crew describe their emotions and experiences, from the movie shoots to the premieres, and give their own account of why the movie hit home so well with audiences around the world. This is a thorough celebration of a movie series that has left an indelible impression on the sci-fi genre and Hollywood in general.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 09:16:43 -0800

Submitted by: Lassi Valkonen