SmallWhale

Alien (franchise)

Get ready for scary space monsters and brave heroes in the amazing Alien movies and games!

Images

Birmingham Made Me - Millennium Point - Prometheus helmet

Birmingham Made Me - Millennium Point - Prometheus helmet

openverse
Birmingham Made Me - Millennium Point - Prometheus helmet
Birmingham Made Me - Millennium Point - Prometheus helmet - sign
Birmingham Made Me - Millennium Point - Prometheus helmet
Statement showing number of women on rolls and those who voted, 1893
2023-05-21_13-27-20_ILCE-7C_DSC18264_Kiri_DxO
Lance Henriksen (52921979247)
2023-05-21_13-27-31_ILCE-7C_DSC18269_Kiri_DxO
Birmingham Made Me - Millennium Point - Prometheus helmet
Lance Henriksen (54467154226)
2023-05-21_13-23-15_ILCE-7C_DSC18231_Kiri_DxO
Alien Covenant Review!

Key Facts

First Film Release Year
1979.
Main Alien Name
Xenomorph.
Number of Films
Seven films released, with an eighth planned.
Famous Heroine
Ellen Ripley.

Meet the Spooky Space Critters!

Imagine a creature that's super scary and comes from outer space! That's what the Alien franchise is all about. It started with a movie in 1979 about a terrifying alien called a Xenomorph.

These aliens are not friendly; they love to surprise people in the dark! The stories usually happen far away in space, on spaceships or strange planets. It's like a spooky adventure where humans have to try and escape these dangerous creatures.

How Did This Scary Story Start?

A long, long time ago, in 1979, two clever storytellers named Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett had a super scary idea for a movie. They created the first 'Alien' film, and it was a huge hit! Since then, there have been many more movies, like 'Aliens' and 'Alien: Covenant.' They even made games and comic books so you can have more adventures with these characters.

It's like a whole universe of scary space stories!

Why Are These Monsters So Famous?

The Alien stories are famous because they are so exciting and a little bit spooky! They make us think about what might be out there in space. The main hero, Ellen Ripley, is super brave and always tries to protect everyone from the Xenomorphs.

People love watching her fight these scary aliens. Plus, the aliens themselves look really cool and creepy, which makes them unforgettable. It's like a thrilling roller coaster ride of a story!

What Makes the Aliens So Special?

The Xenomorphs, the aliens in this franchise, are super unique. They have a very hard outer shell, like armor, and a long, pointy tail that can be dangerous. They also have a second mouth that shoots out really fast!

Imagine a creature that's as long as a school bus and can move super quickly. They are very good at hiding and surprising people, which makes them extra scary. They are like the ultimate space predators!

Was this helpful?
W

Based on content from Wikipedia ยท Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0