Podcast 229: Aliens

On this episode of Three Guys and a Flick, Don, Jon, and Ken lock and load for James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) — a full-blown bug hunt through one of the greatest action-horror films ever made. From Ripley’s rise to iconic heroine, to pulse-pounding set pieces like Hadley’s Hope and the power-loader showdown, we break down the thrills, the scares, and the unforgettable performances of Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, and Lance Henriksen. We’re talking sound, score, behind-the-scenes chaos, first-time viewing memories, trivia battles, and even a fiery debate: is Aliens a horror movie, an action flick, or the perfect hybrid? So grab your motion tracker, stay frosty, and hit play — because this episode proves why Aliens isn’t just a sequel, it’s a relentless classic. And if you don’t listen? Well… game over, man, game over!