In this episode of R Rating, we’re heading deep into space to revisit one of the most influential sci-fi horror films ever made — Ridley Scott’s Alien.

We break down what makes Alien such a masterpiece — from its slow-burn tension and groundbreaking creature design to Sigourney Weaver’s iconic performance as Ellen Ripley. We’ll talk about how Alien redefined both horror and science fiction, set a new standard for practical effects, and created a cinematic universe that continues to inspire filmmakers today.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Alien franchise or discovering it for the first time, this episode dives into its themes of survival, corporate greed, isolation, and fear of the unknown — and why it still holds up decades later.

Join the R Rating crew for an in-depth, spoiler-filled conversation that celebrates one of the greatest horror movies ever made.

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• (00:00:00) - Mongoolie's Movie Madhouse
• (00:00:19) - Rating The Franchise
• (00:00:58) - Alien: 1979
• (00:03:41) - How To Survive The Nostromo
• (00:05:30) - The Nostromo vs The Discovery
• (00:09:47) - Alien Background
• (00:11:33) - Alien: Covenant Deja Vu
• (00:12:18) - The Alien Ship Scene
• (00:16:54) - The Face Hugger
• (00:18:00) - Ash Evil Dead: No Trigger Warnings
• (00:20:29) - The Franchise: In the Elevator
• (00:22:19) - Alien 2: A Feminist Film
• (00:25:20) - Chess Bro's Chest Burster Scene
• (00:26:50) - Alien: The Face Hugger
• (00:30:10) - The Soundscape In 'The Return'
• (00:35:00) - Star Wars: The Next Generation
• (00:37:52) - The Alternate Future of 1979
• (00:39:21) - The Predator: Into The Dark
• (00:42:45) - The R rating for 'Hellboy'
• (00:44:08) - Re-Watching The Android
• (00:46:00) - Black Box Review
• (00:49:22) - Final Scores For Alien
• (00:50:49) - Alien (2019) Review
• (00:52:22) - Alien Final Score
• (00:52:59) - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review
• (00:54:04) - The cast and crew in this one
• (00:55:11) - The Return of the Planet
• (00:56:04) - Ranking The Alien Franchise So Far
• (00:59:20) - REVIEW OF ALIEN