Alien Monster Movies

From Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Rated R

Alien is a 1979 science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. It follows the crew of the commercial space towing vessel Nostromo, who discover an alien life form that is hostile and extremely dangerous. After they investigate an alien distress signal, they come face-to-face with a vicious creature that begins to hunt them down one by one. The survivors soon realize that the alien has an agenda and will stop at nothing to complete its mission. With a limited arsenal of weapons, they must find a way to survive and defeat the alien in order to escape.

From James Cameron, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser
Rated R

Aliens is a science-fiction horror film directed by James Cameron and released in 1986. The film is a sequel to the 1979 film Alien, and follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) as she returns to the moon where her crew encountered the hostile Alien creature, this time accompanied by a unit of space marines. When the marines investigate, they discover that the aliens have overrun the colony and are now reproducing at an alarming rate. With limited time and resources, the marines and Ripley must work together to eliminate the aliens and protect the colony. The film features intense action sequences, intense suspense, and a strong female protagonist, as Ripley leads the team against the aliens. Ripley also discovers a connection to the aliens, which she must confront and ultimately accept. Aliens is widely regarded as one of the best science-fiction films of all time, and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Neill Blomkamp, starring Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt
Rated R

District 9 is a science fiction action film directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson. Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, the story follows an extraterrestrial race of aliens, known as "prawns," as they are forced to live in an internment camp-like slum called District 9. When Wikus van de Merwe, a bureaucrat from a multinational corporation, is tasked with relocating the aliens to a new camp, he realizes that the aliens are being treated unjustly, and he begins to sympathize with them. With the help of the aliens, Wikus discovers a powerful weapon and inadvertently ingests a fluid that begins to transform him into one of them. As government forces close in, Wikus and the aliens must team up in order to survive, while Wikus also races to find a cure to reverse his transformation.

From Doug Liman, starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson
Rated PG-13

Edge of Tomorrow is a 2014 science fiction action film directed by Doug Liman, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. The story follows William Cage (Cruise), an officer in the United Defense Force, as he is abruptly forced into battle against an alien race known as Mimics. After a devastating battle with the Mimics, Cage is killed and then inexplicably thrown back in time, forced to relive the same day over and over. With the help of a Special Forces warrior named Rita Vrataski (Blunt), Cage must use his newfound ability to reset the day in order to figure out how to defeat the aliens and save the future of humanity.

From John McTiernan, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, Elpidia Carrillo
Rated R

Predator is an action/sci-fi film released in 1987, directed by John McTiernan. The story follows an elite special forces team sent on a mission deep into the jungle to rescue hostages from a violent guerrilla group. However, the team soon discovers that they are not only fighting the guerrillas, but a mysterious and deadly alien creature that has been hunting them in the jungle. Armed with an advanced arsenal of weapons and skills, the team must battle their way through the jungle and ultimately confront the Predator in an epic battle for survival.

From James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez
Rated PG-13

Avatar is a science fiction action-adventure film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. Set in the mid-22nd century, the story centers around Jake Sully, a paralyzed former Marine who is brought to a planet called Pandora. Jake is offered a chance to take his dead brother’s place in the Avatar Program, a project that uses human/Na'vi hybrid bodies, or avatars, to interact with the indigenous population of Pandora in order to establish peace. After meeting the locals and learning their culture, Jake eventually finds himself torn between his loyalty to his own species and his feelings of kinship with the Na’vi. Ultimately, Jake is unwillingly drawn into a battle between the human military and the Na’vi, and he is forced to choose sides in a fight for Pandora’s future.

From Stars: Dakota Fanning, Matt Frewer, Emily Bergl, Heather Donahue, starring
Rated TV-PG

Taken is a 2002 science fiction horror film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Dakota Fanning, Matt Frewer, Emily Bergl, and Heather Donahue. The film follows the story of the Pike family, who are abducted by aliens while on a family camping trip. The Pikes struggle to survive while being tested and experimented on by their captors, in an effort to understand human emotions, relationships, and communication. The family must also battle their own fears and insecurities, as they are forced to confront their own mortality. Eventually, they are able to escape the aliens and make it home, but they are forever changed by their experience.

From Alex Proyas, starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt
Rated R

Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and William Hurt. The film follows John Murdoch, an amnesiac man who discovers he is wanted for a series of brutal murders in a strange city ruled by a group of mysterious creatures known as the Strangers. As John attempts to uncover the truth, he discovers a hidden society of aliens who are manipulating the city's inhabitants. As the aliens strip him of his memories and intentions, John frantically searches for a way to survive and escape the city. With the help of an enigmatic doctor and a mysterious woman, John discovers the truth about the Strangers and the city. In the end, John is able to escape and confront the Strangers, saving the city and defeating their dark plans.

From James Cameron, starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester
Rated PG-13

The Abyss is a science fiction film directed by James Cameron and released in 1989. It follows the story of a team of oil drillers, led by foreman Bud Brigman, and a Navy SEAL team sent to investigate a sunken nuclear submarine. After the team discovers a mysterious underwater alien species, they must work together to fight off a series of dangerous forces and avert a global disaster. Along the way, Bud and the team members must confront a number of personal issues and face the ultimate test of courage and conviction. The film is a thrilling adventure which showcases the power of human resilience and the beauty of the deep seas.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey
Rated R

From Dan Trachtenberg, starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin
Rated PG-13

From David Twohy, starring Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Vin Diesel, Keith David
Rated R

From Joseph Kosinski, starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko
Rated PG-13

From Ridley Scott, starring Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron
Rated R

From Roland Emmerich, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell
Rated PG-13

From Matt Reeves, starring Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Rated PG-13

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin
Rated PG-13

From Daniel Espinosa, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada
Rated R

From Robert Rodriguez, starring Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett
Rated R

From Robert Lieberman, starring D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer, Peter Berg
Rated PG-13

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto
Rated PG-13

From Nimród Antal, starring Adrien Brody, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Alice Braga
Rated R

From David Fincher, starring Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Paul McGann
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride
Rated R

From Stephen Hopkins, starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kevin Peter Hall, Rubén Blades
Rated R