There is a long-standing curiosity regarding extraterrestrial entities.
Scientists have been on the hunt for extraterrestrial lives for decades. Even, the non-profit research organisation SETI or Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence has a goal to explore extraterrestrial intelligence. Thanks to sci-fi movies, we imagined numerous structures for aliens. “The best movies about aliens are ones that, on the one hand, create a species that is very obviously and distinctively other; and on the other hand, do what science fiction does best, which is use that very same other-ness to comment on an aspect of humanity,” mentioned Keith DeCandido, the award-winning bestselling author of numerous novels which inspired movies like ‘Alien’, ‘Star Trek’, and ‘Serenity’.
In this article, we will discuss about must watch movies based on aliens.
This should be your priority list if you love cinema. Many great directors including Christopher Nolan has taken inspiration from this franchise. Started in 1977, Star Wars is one of the most loved series by audience. The core concept lies on seeing aliens as part of the backdrop of life. The series is available on Hotstar.
This Ridley Scott directorial is the perfect example of sci-fi horror movie which received Academy award for best visual effects. The movie revolves around the attack of aliens on the crew of spacecraft named Nostromo. A warning, this is a dark, cynical, and terrifying film. Slick camera work, exciting visual effects, and suspenseful plot made this worth-watching. The movie is available on Hotstar.
If you love Alien, then you will surely love its sequel. This James Cameron directorial revolves around Ellen Ripley’s journey to the planet LV-426 to build connection with a terraforming colony. What happens after the protagonist encounters with the Alien Queen is the story of Aliens. The movie is available on Hotstar.
Do you love to watch heartwarming stories instead of action or horror genre? Then, you must watch this Steven Spielberg directorial. When an alien is left behind on the Earth, it encounters with young Elliot who decides to keep the alien. Eventually, they develop an an emotional bond amidst the search operation by the task force. The movie is available on Prime video and Jio cinema.
Do you like action comedy with some sci-fi element? Then, you must watch this Will Smith starrer film. This movie starts with a unique concept that aliens are already in this planet. Now, an NYC cop James, hired by agent K to monitor extraterrestrial life on the Earth. Enjoy this hilarious adventure ride on Netflix and Prime video.
Tom Cruise in an action, it's enough to build the excitement. The movie starts with the attack by alien forces on the planet Earth. Now, the responsibility is on captain William Cage who is stuck in a time loop. This exciting action adventure is available on Prime video.
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One of the greatest directors of Hollywood, Denis Villeneuve started exploring sci-fi genre with this movie. When alien species are invaded in this planet, amidst speculations a language expert is given the task of deciphering their language to understand their intention. With exciting sub plot of time and space, Arrival is an absolute must watch. The movie is available on Prime video.
Apart from that, Predator, Contact, and Life are some of the other alien related movies.
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