The Alien, the perfect organism. A killing machine whose physical excellence is matched only by its hostility. Officer Ellen Ripley and the crew of the starship Nostromo encountered such a creature and she alone survived the massacre. After floating in space for years Ripley is rescued only to learn that she must return to the planet where her nightmare began. L.V. 426, the world where Ripley first encountered the Alien is now colonised. When communication is lost with the settlers, a team of battle hardened space marines is sent with Ripley and find not one creature, but thousands - the Alien is breeding. Cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn and Paul Reiser.
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ACMI Identifier
310603
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Action & Adventure → Action films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture sequels
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Extraterrestrial beings
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)