News culture “I didn’t want to be told what to do” That was Ridley Scott’s main problem with the sci-fi film “Alien.”
Despite being a legendary filmmaker, filming his legendary feature film was a nightmare.
Alien, a franchise that remains cult
In 1979 the time had come extraterrestrialThe Eighth Passenger was released in cinemas worldwide. It goes without saying that this sci-fi feature film left its mark on viewers’ minds, but more importantly, it left an impact on the film industry forever.. Back then, it was a new kind of horror that could send shivers down the spines of even the bravest. This franchise is still very successful today. In the years that followed, numerous productions under this license were created to the delight of fans, although they were not of the same quality. In a few months there will be a new film called “Alien: Romulus” directed by Fede Alvarez.
In short, Alien continues to entertain viewers on a regular basis, which is a real achievement for a 45-year-old franchise. However, it is interesting to look at the beginnings of this famous saga. Few people know, but Ridley Scott did not at all appreciate the film adaptation of the first work in 1979. A look back at this particular aspect that left a bitter taste in the mouth of the legendary director.
Alien, the bad memory of Ridley Scott
If you’re familiar with the life of this legendary filmmaker, you may know that 1979’s Alien was his second feature film. In a recent interview for the British medium Telegraph, the 86-year-old director revealed that he experienced a real nightmare while filming his film “Alien”. Since he had little experience in the cinema at the time, the producers were particularly suspicious of him, which greatly displeased him.
The first few days, when I hadn’t yet made a name for myself, were the most difficult. Making Alien was a nightmare because I had to explain every step… I was 42 and financially independent, so I couldn’t do it. I didn’t want a Hollywood producer telling me what to do… In The Duellists (his first feature) they asked me stupid questions. In “Alien” they asked me even stupider questions. That made me pretty angry.
Luckily for the filmmaker, this awkward situation didn’t stop this ultra-cult film from seeing the light of day.. Today it has such a cult following that other feature films in this saga continue to be released regularly, especially with Alien: Romulus which will be in cinemas in a few months.
