Alien Countdown Day 4(actually 14 or whatever): Alien

****Authors Note: No excuses, I just took a long break from writing these. I am sorry for the wait

This post is going to be short and sweet. Aside from the reveal that there are sequels to this movie, I'd like to limit spoilers.

I'm doing this because I think you should watch this movie.

It is one of the best sci-fi horror films ever made. The design of the titular character was inspired by the work of H.R Giger. Specifically his piece Necronom IV.

Alien Countdown Day 3: Aliens *Spoilers*

The countdown continues with Aliens. Aliens is the most action-packed and exciting installment in the series.

Directed by James Cameron, the film took a Sci-Fi Action/Horror approach to the formula rather than a Sci-Fi Thriller/Horror.

While there is plenty of scary parts within the movie, it's definitely got the viewer at the edge of their seat rather than just biting their nails.

This movie has a much memorable cast of characters and some great human interaction as well as human/artificial-person interactions as well.

Alien Countdown Day 2: Alien 3 *spoilers*

"Your ass is already on the line. The question is, what're you going to do about it?"

-Ellen Ripley 

The week of celebration continues. Alien 3 is another film that is universally disliked by Alien-purists. While the story doesn't do much for the overall universe, it's still a fun and great way to say goodbye to the real Ellen Ripley (remember she's a clone in Resurrection).

Alien Countdown Day 1: Alien Resurrection *spoilers*

I've only seen this movie once, but I remember liking it more than I should've. Here goes nothing.

This movie is the one where they clone Ripley in order to retrieve the Xenomorph queen embryo. Definitely a swing and a miss on something that could've been a sick movie. Much like the original Alien, this one is a slow burn but the pay off is more absurd than remarkable.

You have Ron Pearlman basically playing his character from Blade II but in the Alien universe, and not a vampire. Also, a bunch of wannabe action heroes, plus Winona Ryder and Sigourney Weaver collecting a paycheck.