In this episode of R Rating, we dive into James Cameron’s legendary sci-fi action horror sequel — Aliens (1986).

We’re breaking down how Aliens transformed Ridley Scott’s slow-burn horror classic into a full-blown action masterpiece, balancing intense suspense with explosive combat. From Sigourney Weaver’s Oscar-nominated return as Ellen Ripley to the introduction of the Colonial Marines and the terrifying Alien Queen, this film raised the stakes for both the franchise and the genre.

Join us as we discuss Aliens’ themes of motherhood, trauma, and survival, explore its groundbreaking special effects, and analyze how Cameron blended horror, sci-fi, and military action into one of the greatest sequels ever made.

Whether you’re a fan of the Alien franchise, 80s action, or just love great filmmaking, this episode delivers a deep dive into why Aliens remains an all-time classic.

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• (00:00:00) - Mongoolie's Movie Madhouse
• (00:00:19) - Rating Aliens: Best Sequel Ever Seen
• (00:01:09) - Alien Sequel
• (00:01:58) - The Abyss 3D Cut vs. 4K
• (00:07:28) - How Many Aliens Are In The Queen's Nest?
• (00:08:26) - The Motherly Connection in '
• (00:10:43) - The Marines In The Dark
• (00:17:23) - Are There Other Aliens In The Alien Universe That We Know Of?
• (00:21:05) - The Good, The Bad, and The
• (00:22:52) - Are the Aliens More Scary In Alien 3?
• (00:25:25) - James Cameron's Avatar Comment
• (00:27:10) - Alien: The Return to Hell Review
• (00:28:41) - Evil Dead: Rise vs. The Resurrection
• (00:30:34) - Newt in The Dark Knight
• (00:32:26) - James Cameron On The 'Slide'
• (00:33:04) - Quantum Science 3
• (00:37:05) - Alien: The Last Jedi
• (00:37:51) - The David Franchise: On Character
• (00:40:12) - Alien: The Company (2019)
• (00:43:49) - Ripley on The Discovery
• (00:46:53) - The other shoot.
• (00:48:52) - Why Is Ripley in The Alien Sequel?
• (00:53:41) - Final Thoughts on Aliens
• (00:54:54) - Alien: The Original Movie Review
• (00:55:42) - Brian on His Top 20
• (00:56:36) - Watch Aliens: Director's Cut (4K)
• (00:58:39) - Paul Reiser on Mad About You and The Ripley Movie
• (00:59:23) - Alien: The Return to the Planet
• (01:00:54) - James Cameron's The Dark Planet
• (01:07:36) - Overall Score For The Alien Franchise
• (01:10:36) - 3/5 Alien: Review!