Aliens

Aliens

James Cameron

(1986)

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

Cast

Sigourney Weaver
Ripley: Sigourney Weaver
Carrie Henn
Newt: Carrie Henn
Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks: Michael Biehn
Paul Reiser
Burke: Paul Reiser
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley: Sigourney Weaver
Carrie Henn
Newt: Carrie Henn
Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks: Michael Biehn
Paul Reiser
Burke: Paul Reiser
Lance Henriksen
Bishop: Lance Henriksen

Crew

StuntsEddie Powell
Art DirectionFred Hole
EditorRay Lovejoy
Art DirectionMichael Lamont
ProducerGale Anne Hurd

Overview and Horror Legacy

The film is considered a landmark in the sci-fi and horror genres, influencing countless subsequent films and maintaining a devoted fan following. Sigourney Weaver’s performance as Ripley won her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, a rare feat for a sci-fi/horror film.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

Cameron's expansion of Ripley's world gave Weaver her Oscar-nominated role and introduced the xenomorph queen, the power loader, and Bishop. The film's franchise significance and its range across horror and action dimensions sustain collector interest at every level of the Alien universe.

Cult Status

Directed by James Cameron, Aliens had a significantly larger budget than its predecessor, allowing for elaborate sets, special effects, and complex action sequences. It grossed over $130 million worldwide and won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects. The film is considered a landmark in the sci-fi and horror genres, influencing countless subsequent films and maintaining a devoted fan following.

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