Review of Alien (1979) by David Sterritt for Christian Science Monitor — 05 Feb 1993
The overall effect is about the same -- slow start, then escalating suspense and violence. Today's shock-movie fans will enjoy shrieking at it, and others should skip it. In space, no one can hear you ask for your money back.
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This review of Alien (1979) was written by David Sterritt and published by Christian Science Monitor on 05 Feb 1993.
Alien has generally received very positive reviews.
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