As an old guy who saw this film in the theater when i first came out, it was best experienced in a dark movie theater. Because this film is mostly very dark & emotionally tense ...honestly it was the most "Immersive" experience I ever had watching a film. You almost felt as if you were IN the movie...& when the strobe lights in the later scenes began it was even more intense. The brilliance of it was the way they scare you just a few times, but so strongly that you are always anticipating scares even when they don't come. I think that is why the film is appreciated all these years later. It is unique.

It won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, it made $200 million dollars against an $11 million dollar budget, it put Sigourney Weaver on the map, it spawned 3 Sequels, 2 spinoff films, 2 crossover films video games, comics, novels, toys, board games, novelizations, and an upcoming live action TV series, it's now considered to be one of the scariest motion pictures ever made.

In Alien I always felt that the most terrifying part was the destruct sequence, running out of time, and the moment when she got on the shuttle and hears the Mother computer announce only one minute left.

Parker's death illustrated how powerful these things are. He was a big strong capable man and the Xenomorph pinned and held him against the wall like he was a bug.

I saw this in the theater in 1979. I was 11 and this film fucked me up good. It shocked and horrified me and gave me nightmares. Now, it's one of my favorite films and I've seen it over 100 times. Ridley Scott gave us an absolute masterpiece.

Out of all the films in the Alien series, this one, is the only one that still gives me nightmares to this day. Ridley Scott created a horror masterpiece because he never allowed us to see the monster for too long or in full detail, it was always in hiding, so it built the suspense, you never knew if it was behind you, next to you, above, beneath, around the corner ready to strike and the shadows and darkness of the ship increased the sensation of anxiety and panic. Also, H.R. Giger gave us one of the most iconic characters in movie history, you'd never seen anything like that before.

This is the closest I've seen to a true 1979 reaction I've ever seen ! 🙈 Especially the chestburster

Fun fact: the shock on the actors faces when the alien busts out of John Hurt´s chest is genuine. They were not told what would happen.

your joke about "it's a nephilim" is actually very interesting. if you watch Prometheus, people think that Ridley Scott maybe is referencing that idea with these "navigators"

"Alien is a movie where nobody listens to the smart woman, and then they all die except for the smart woman and her cat. Four stars."

Just wanted to let you guys know the sequel ' Aliens ' is just as good as the first movie ' Alien ' . Both of them got 5 star reviews..

The reaction of the cast was real in the scene with the alien bursting out of the guys chest...the director did not tell anyone what was going to happen! You need to react to the sequel "Aliens"...just as good (some say better)!

There's a deleted scene that showed what the alien was doing with the people it attacked. It wasn't killing them, it was keeping them alive. In the deleted scene, Ripley finds the captain and Bret, the engineer (first guy taken) encased in cocoons. The captain is barely conscious and begs Ripley to kill him. Bret is hardly recognizable as a person. He's being slowly transformed into a new egg. The idea was that the egg hatches a "face hugger", which attaches itself to a host, and impregnates them. A "chest burster" grows inside the person and rips its way out. Once it grows to full size, it grabs and cocoons other beings, so that they can be transformed into eggs, which will then attack other hosts. However, since the scene was cut, it isn't canon, and the sequel Aliens, went in a different direction with the alien's life cycle. Personally, I wish that scene had been left in because I think it makes the alien scarier if it's not just going to kill you, but rather transform you into an alien egg that will go on to kill others. As for the other movies; Aliens - Good movie, although I never thought it made the best sequel. It has a very different feel to it. Make sure to watch the extended version. Alien 3 - Depressing movie. It's probably the least liked movie in the franchise. Alien Resurrection - I liked the first half of the movie and hated the second half. Prometheus - This is actually a prequel made by Ridley Scott, creator of the first movie. I HATED it. Besides the fact that it's full of really stupid characters doing really stupid things, it ruins a lot of the mystery surrounding the alien ship, and it feels cheap. Alien Covenant - Remember how I said Prometheus had really stupid people, doing really stupid things? The characters in this movie make the characters in Prometheus look like geniuses. These are some of the dumbest characters I've ever seen in a movie. Not only that, but Ridley Scott takes a big, steaming crap on the whole Alien mythology. The movie was such a disappointment with fans that it may have killed the franchise. At the very least, I highly doubt if they'll let Scott make any direct sequels to it.

Awesome! Saw this at the drive-in theater in 79 , great all time classic, thanks

HR Giger did a marvelous job creating the monster and it’s life cycle

A good reason I heard as to why the alien went onto the shuttle was to get away from the ship alarms, finding a more quiet place.

Without a doubt: BEST JUMP SCARE REACTION VIDEO EVER !!! There has never been a reaction video with so many jump scares. I actually stopped counting after the forth jump scare & you two were still at it!!! 😮 I loved this reaction video. Keep it going !!!

Yes they put the cat to sleep also, otherwise the cat would die of old age before they return to earth. Space is sometimes referred to as the sea of years, if you don't arrest the aging process no destination could be reached by living people.

"Are you awake now, Marian?" hahahahaha

One of the greatest movies I've ever seen. Great suspense, great acting, great surprises ... and then the monster!

When I first saw this movie in the theater, I’d recently watched a documentary on Tarantula Wasps. They capture a tarantula, stuff it into a hole the wasp had dug, and insert an egg/eggs into the spider’s body. They bury the tarantula alive, the babies hatch and devour the spider. So when the face hugger first appears, I whispered to my friend, “Oh my God. It’s like a tarantula wasp! It’s laying an egg inside him!”

02:15 "You got lost?" Those particular crewmembers were born on colonies or ships off Earth, so for them Earth's not 'home'

Great reaction, guys! There is a deleted (director's cut) scene that shows what happens to the bodies. In the sequel "Aliens", one of the best sci-fi action movies ever, there is a scene that elaborates on what they do with people (if they don't kill them).

The best movie in history. It is the perfect organism. They still do not understand what they are facing. A perfect organism. A survivor not limited by conscience, remorse or illusions of morality.

I don't remember if you already watched Spaceballs, but you'll understand a particular joke involving one of the actors here 😸 Glad you are into this universe, many movies ahead! Much love guys!

In the space explosions cannot toss nothing because there is no air ..in addition, not even the noise can be heard, for the same reason 😂

Man, watching this thru your eyes was FUCKING hilarious (in the best possible way!) Your reactions at the jump scares had me convulsing w/ laughter (empathetically, not sadistically!)

I graduated high school in 1979....I convinced three of my friends to go to the theater. My friend squeeze an entire big gulp sized drink on me when the alien jumped from his chest....was wet and sticky the rest of the movie...haha

4:11 It's neither a telescope or a weapon, it's some sort of communications apparatus, a transceiver of some unknown design. Oh, lady, you have a very cute accent. 16:57 The one hanging was Lambert. Notice her legs are bare? Suggestive, isn't it? It didn't just kill her, did it? But then again, an earlier version of the script had her hiding in a locker and just dying of fright. She won't fight, not even to save another, and her only thought in the face of a fearful situation is to run and hide. But the mere sight of the Alien terrified her so much that she just couldn't move no matter how much she wanted to. Lambert had always been a fraidy cat, and in the end it doomed her.

As Ash and Dallas explained: this space truckers had to investigate signals of unknown origin or else they wouldn't get paid. The "secret mission" of Ash was to bring an alien life form back to earth, if they find one. I highly recommend you go on with the second part, you will see much more of the creature there. It's called "AlienS" for a reason 😉And you'll see Ripley going to full bad ass mode 😁

Great reactions from both of you. Like Marian I saw this when I was a little kid and it scared me. Joy was pretty good at asking what happened to the bodies....she will get an answer in the 2nd movie "Aliens", I hope you do a reaction for that one!

I cannot believe that you haven't watched this movie. You lucky people. I'd love to watch this film for the first time again. If I could erase the memory of watching it, I would, and Alien would be the only movie in my collection except for Aliens. LOL

This film is epitome: Less is more.. You don't see Alien that often but every time is significant and threat. The use of lights combined with tight spaces it just creates atmosphere where your mind and body are in constant suspend. Masterful movie.

LOL @ 18:41. I’ve never seen someone get the jazz hands scared out of them.

09:13 "I don't know" Yes you do ;)

Just wait until you see Aliens. It is arguably the best sci-fi ever made. And its arguably the best sequel ever made. It's hard to believe anyone could still be shocked by this movie after all these years. The Alien chestburster scene is now part of pop culture... like Reagans head spinning around in The Exorcist

The cat hiss is a defensive thing. It feels or sees a predator near

A main reason this movie is as scary today as it was in the '70s is because the xenomorph (alien) is unfamiliar. It's not like going to see a vampire or zombie movie where no matter the story, people already know how it can be killed even if they've never watched a vampire or zombie movie before. But with Alien, the audience was as clueless about what to do as the crew so you're on the edge of your seat the whole time. It's one of the few instances where a 40+ old movie has as much impact on a new audience as it did when it premiered.

Fun facts time...Originally actress Nancy Cartwright,who plays Lambert was originally to be Ripley,but Sigourney Weavers audition scene was so great,she got the part.Now,the odd and wasn't filmed alternative ending...Well,The Alien was suppose to kill Ripley and then mock/copy her voice into the flight recorder as it heads towards Earth.

23:54 This would be such a different franchise if the Joy had been doing the Alien sounds.

A haunted house in outer space basically. One of the greatest sci-fi horror films ever. A game changer - loosely inspired by the 50s sci-fi film IT! TERROR FROM BEYOND SPACE. Ridley Scott and Sigourney Weaver became iconic for this film - she truly owns it (her character was originally male but the audition prompted them to make Ripley female; she's that awesome!) I recommend the 1st sequel ALIENS - the rest are pretty much a mess overall. Great choice for SpookySeason.

Hope all's well, stays well, friends! ✌👽❤

After a long day of construction work an alien reaction is just what I need!!

Our family only got a little 21" Telefunken CRT TV when we first watched this movie, but we all got scared. And I remember I had to walk the dog in the dark after 😨😱😱

Joy, I also enjoy Marian getting scared!! Hopefully you will put Misery on your list.....it's scary as hell.

Wow! For me the more I watch it, the scarier it gets. And definitely scares me more than many horror movies!

I'll give Dallas credit for not being a coward. If he was a wussy he'd have sent Parker into the vents

Last survivor of the Nostromo...signing off

One of my favorite movies. I've watched it more times than I can count.

Love your reaction! I saw this movie when it first came out in the theater (I was 22). I was terrified!

A Nephilim reference? Now I really like you two!

I'm a massive fan of Ridley Scott's whole synthetic/android theme, Hope you guys stay on board for the rest of the films tbh!

Next up “Aliens” lol GAMEOVER!!! Marian has real reactions to scary movies it’s amazing

Nice. Alien is one of my favourite movies, almost a perfect film for me, but only a couple of the sequels are good. I was really looking forward to Prometheus but it was one of the biggest cinema disappointments i've had.

The alien grew so quickly because it found the food storage area + alien physiology. The never found any bodies because the alien wraps them up in cocoons much like spiders do to smaller insects. They filmed children in spacesuits to make the interior/exterior of the alien ship look larger. Great reaction to this classic horror film.

This movie ranked at #2 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo

One of my favorites ever. First 3rd is like ASMR

You've never seen Alien? Oh man, it's a masterpiece. Aliens is a wonderful sci-fi/action film as well. When you watch Aliens, ensure you watch the Special Edition.

You can see what happens to Captain Dallas' body in the uncut version of Alien.. :) Aliens up next? It picks up right where Alien left off

A really claustrophobic movie. A greedy company and killer alien just makes being a character in that scenario even worst.

Love Sigourney. Such a badass! Prometheus is the prequel.

Now ya gotta watch the second one, alien 3, resurrection, covenant, prometheus etc

I can only recommend watching all the Alien and Predator movies, in the Oder tiger were released. It will make the most Sense, and you will have a better experience.

The cat was the real villian.

Great reaction to one of my all time fave's. Even by today's standards this film still looks stunning and always draws first timers in with its slow burn tension build and jump scares! Oh and Swiss artist HR Giger's creature designs are still awesome and never bettered.

I think if you had watched it alone and in the dark it would have been scary instead of watching together in bright light ;) Great reaction anyway :)

Great movie my god that takes me back to the day btw you and your wife are so funny and good together your a lucky man bro as women in Philippines are the best I also have one there gonna try live there anyway I am looking forward to your next reaction your the best couple on KZfaq

I’ve seen this great film since 1981 a million times but no I don’t watch the chest busting scene anymore because I’ve come to realize things like that gives me nightmares and I hate that. Ps: the idea of the creature coming from the man is based on a wasp which stings a host, such as a worm, and lays an egg inside it. The baby eats it’s way out as the host is still alive 😢

"Nephilim Space Jockey". Might just be on to something there. 😃

I think this is the greatest and scariest horror movie ever made.

the way you guys react off eachother us very endearing. Please do more

You1 (Marian): Curosity ... You2 (Joy): ... can kill a cat Me: Yeah, my cats have always hated that expression, as well as the 1 that goes, "There's more than 1 way to skin a cat"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ...

As I've said before, if they had just listened to the crazy cat lady in the beginning this would have all been avoidable. 😏

I know a lot of fanboys will tell you to watch the extended Directors Cut of the sequel Aliens. Don’t. Watch the theatrical cut instead if you want to experience the carefully crafted suspense of the movie’s first half that is reminiscent of Alien.. The extended cut revealed too much too soon. The theatrical version keep you in the dark along with the characters.

Uh-oh a Hip Couple is boarding the "Nostromo." What will they make of an "old, long, slow-moving, character-driven, no-DFX" movie? The Company is sending the equivalent of a freighter crew to King Kong island to check out a radio signal. 4:02 The Space Jockey, a mystery for decades. 5:14 Second Officer Kane = Zapp Brannigan. 5:49 How's THAT for a jump scare? 6:09 Due to "recent events" this conversation has assumed greater weight. 6:37 The Face Hugger, grossing out audiences for decades. 7:07 Acid Blood solved a script problem. 8:40 A Props department work of Art, made of sea creatures. DFX can't handle this level of Reality. 9:17 Kane's last meal. 9:45 The Xenomorph, scaring audiences since 1979. 11:46 Say hello to Bolaji Badejo. 12:28 How's that for a "syntax error"? 14:29 In 1979, this was my "WTF? Ash ISN'T Human!?" moment. 15:03 Most viewers don't see this twist coming. 16:35 I've read that Lambert is standing in for us, the audience. 17:16 Escape route cut off, stop Destruct to gain time for Plan B. 19:33 Tonight's entree on the shuttle "Narcissus" is Steamed Xenomorph in Shell." 19:58 Correction, Char-Broiled Xenomorph. This and the next movie made Sigourney Weaver into a major star and Badass, along with Linda Hamilton of "The Terminator" (1984).

6:25 follow your instincts

One of the best horror/Sci-fi movies ever.

Best... Film.... Ever!!! Also no its not set in 2037. That was just a log number. This movie is set in 2122. And the second and third movies are set in 2179. The fourth movie is set roughly 200 years after that.

Love the "Power Puff Girls" T... Cool!

All of your questions about what happens to the bodies of the missing crew will be answered in the next movie.

I was never 100% sure but I think the Alien was actually sleeping on her escape shuttle. And I think when it shows it’s little mouth come out slowly during that sequence that it’s yawning. But that is just my guess haha

dallas and other humans were cocooned on the walls of the ship mutating into eggs if a woman was used the egg could turn into a queen ,but they can simulate into a queen depending on the situation.

There's a great documentary, "Dark Star - H.R. Giger's World " (he's the artist of the alien)

It's so cute! 👽lol

The sequel ALIENS is one of the handful of movie sequels that is actually better than the original. The sequels after that do not compare to the first two. And PROMETHEUS which was made many years later is a prequel / origin story. It too is not as good but it does answer some of your questions

Great reaction:)

Great reactions!

In the Director's cut they show what tbe alien does with the bodies

For me this is the best sci fi horror movie ever ❤️ thanks y'all! 🍿

You guys haven't seen Alien?!! Oh, goody!

Well this ought to be great for Marion…😂

U guys r so fun to watch. 🥰

It definitely is scary, just a different type of scary

Great reaction! Btw is the license plate behind you because you guys are watching breaking bad??????

Love your reaction

Music by Jerry Goldsmith.

My Number 1 Movie Of All Time 🔥💯👊

I wouldn't get your hopes up in Prometheus answering your questions. That movie only has a passing resemblance to this movie. I would recommend you watch the second movie (Aliens) and then stop it there. It only goes downhill after that.

Wow, I’m impressed! Not many people know or understand what the Nephilim are! Im a Christian. Ive studied Genesis 6 extensively. Nice!

Looking forward to the next part 2-4. ))