Scary Space Movies

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

Alien is a science fiction horror film released in 1979 and directed by Ridley Scott. The plot follows the crew of a commercial towing vessel, the Nostromo, as they investigate a distress call from a nearby planet. Upon arriving, they discover the distress call is coming from a derelict alien spacecraft and they decide to explore it. Inside, they find the remains of an alien creature and an egg. However, when the egg opens, a creature attaches itself to one of the crew members and begins to breed. As the alien organism grows, it begins to terrorize and hunt the crew members one by one, leaving the survivors to fight for their lives. Eventually, the sole survivor, Ellen Ripley, manages to destroy the alien and escape the Nostromo.

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

Aliens is a 1986 science-fiction action-adventure film directed by James Cameron. The film follows Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, as she is unexpectedly reunited with the alien species she encountered and barely escaped in the first film. This time she is accompanied by a group of Colonial Marines sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of colonists on the planet LV-426. Once there, the marines quickly discover that the colonists have been wiped out by a vicious alien species, and now they must fight for their lives against the relentless aliens and their queen. Together, Ripley and the marines battle against the aliens in a non-stop action-packed fight for survival.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter
Rated G

2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 science-fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. The film follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer Hal after the discovery of an alien monolith affecting human evolution. The film deals with themes of existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. It is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of space flight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, and is considered a landmark work of science-fiction cinema.

From Duncan Jones, starring Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw
Rated R

Moon is a science fiction film about astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell), who is stationed alone at a lunar mining facility for a three-year contract with Lunar Industries. During his stay, Sam begins to experience strange visions and finds himself questioning his own sanity as he carries out his daily tasks. As he nears the end of his contract, he makes a startling discovery that changes his life forever. With the help of an AI computer system, GERTY (voiced by Kevin Spacey), Sam discovers a secret plan of Lunar Industries, one that will decide the fate of all humanity. Sam is faced with a moral dilemma that forces him to decide between doing what is right and what is expected of him.

From Danny Boyle, starring Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Cliff Curtis
Rated R

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

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

From Christian Alvart, starring Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue
Rated R

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson
Rated R

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

From Sebastián Cordero, starring Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, Christian Camargo, Embeth Davidtz
Rated PG-13

From Jean-Pierre Jeunet, starring Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman
Rated R

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis
Rated PG-13

From Ruairi Robinson, starring Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, Olivia Williams
Rated R

From Gonzalo López-Gallego, starring Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins, Michael Kopsa
Rated PG-13

From Andrzej Bartkowiak, starring Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike, Dwayne Johnson, Deobia Oparei
Rated R

From Bruce D. Clark, starring Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Pam Grier, Jason Statham
Rated R

From Directors: Walter Hill, Francis Ford Coppola, Jack Sholder, starring James Spader, Peter Facinelli, Robin Tunney, Angela Bassett
Rated PG-13

From James Isaac, starring Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Jeff Geddis, David Cronenberg
Rated R

From Peter Medak, starring Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Mykelti Williamson
Rated R