Science-Fiction/Horror: Alien (1979)
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Alien is a hybrid film of science-fiction and horror, the hybrid isn't uncommon. Sci-fi explores the unknown and the unknown to encounter anything. The encounter could be terrifying which is why it is so common that the horror genre is explored alongside.
Other films in this genre include:
PROMETHEUS: (part of the alien franchise) 2012, BBFC: 15
THE THING: 1982, BBFC:18
THE FLY: 1986, BBFC:18
All these films have high BBFC ratings because the sci-fi/horror genre most of the time contains gore, explicit content and explicit language. So the Audience is rather limited to the older demographic.
Colours & lighting
The use of neon green on jet black shows a sharp contrast. The neon green colour is primarily related with aliens and extra terrestrial creatures. The glowing effect also shows something mysterious, something new and somewhat exciting. The darkness surrounding the egg also adds to the contrast, and reflects time and space.
Actors & actresses
Tom Skerritt and Sigourney Weaver are the main stars in this movie. They aren't shown on the poster so a representation of character would be guessing. However Tom Skerritt is known for being in a variety of films, so is talented across the board, and so is Sigourney Weaver, therefore making the pairing a great match to create a blockbuster film.
Director
Sir Ridley Scott directed Alien. He is a highly acclaimed director, and has directed a variety of films ranging all genres, such as Blade Runner (dystopian sci-fi), Gladiator (historical drama), Thelma & Louise (crime drama). All this experience has given him the diversity to create any film thrown at him, and make it into a blockbuster.
BBFC
The rating for Alien is an 18, like I mentioned before it includes, graphic gore imagery and explicit language, and disturbing imagery therefore the film has to be placed into the 18 category.
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