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Aliens
UNITED STATES · 1986

Aliens

James Cameron
survival horror extraterrestrial creatures military sci-fi maternal instinct corporate corruption
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Synopsis

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

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I watched 'Aliens' a bunch of times when I was in college. It was very exciting, and it made a huge impression on me. The action choreography and pacing really stuck with me.
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