Originally titled "Star Beast," the film’s unique identity was forged by the disturbing "biomechanical" aesthetic of Swiss artist H.R. Giger .
Released on May 25, 1979, Ridley Scott's is a landmark of science fiction and horror that famously transformed the "final frontier" into the ultimate haunted house in space . Blending a B-movie premise with high-art production, the film redefined the horror and sci-fi genres while launching a decades-long franchise. The "Star Beast" and Its Nightmare Design Alien (1979)1979
