Ep12 - Alien (1979)

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. Listen now for honest reviews, film analysis, and passionate movie talk — every week on R Rating!   If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (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 ALIENJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent