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It's hard to describe what kind of film Alien is. It's not quite in the genre of horror, or sci-fi. While it does contain many themes of both genres, I consider it in a genre of its own. This cinematic masterpiece is a testament to what makes films great. It keeps the viewers attention and doesn't resort to cheap scares or effects. It uses what I feel is the most effective tool in a suspense movie; the fear of the unknown. While I'm sure those of you who have not seen the movie know what the titular alien looks like, the filmmakers are in no rush to show the beast. If you re-watch the movie, you can see it hiding in the shadows at some points, but besides those subtle details, much of the fear is created by your own imagination. Please watch this film if you haven't.

This film is probably the scariest film I have ever seen. It bring everything that a good horror film should bring to the table. Jump scares, disturbing imagery, haunting music, etc. The use of the recorded murders is especially terrifying. The story never has a dull moment and provides many good twists along the way. The lack of music during the filmed murders is especially chilling. Ethan Hawke stands out as the protagonist and plays the role very well. The film is not perfect though. There are a few scenes that can come off as silly but still add to the progression of the story. I highly recommend this film and hope you enjoy as much as I did. I recommend watching it with friends and good luck sleeping.

I watched this film for the first time recently after hearing good things. I had previously viewed Sinister and was told that Insidious was a similar type of scary. Although the film has some great scream and goose bump inducing moments I felt that the second half and specifically the climax were lacking. The film started off presenting the viewer with some genuinely scary imagery and moments but into the later parts of the film it began to become, in my opinion, silly. (Minor Spoilers Follow) In the climax of the film, I thought the "Netherworld" sequence was not very scary and actually took some of the fear away from the movie. The fire faced entity was more laughable than scary. The Final scene of the movie offered a good twist but could not make up for what was a disappointing climax to the film. I hope the upcoming sequel can improve upon this ones mistakes. P.S. If you are looking for a very scary film that is also very good then I would recommend Sinister. Enjoy