The Beast Within: Making Alien
Seen it?2003 | 178 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's long: 2 hr 58 min.
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles de Lauzirika
- Ridley ScottSelf
- Sigourney WeaverSelf
- Harry Dean StantonSelf
- John HurtSelf
- Tom SkerrittSelf
- Veronica CartwrightSelf
- Alan Ladd Jr.Self
- Carlo RambaldiSelf
- David GilerSelf
- H. R. GigerSelf