Memory: The Origins of Alien

"Before Alien, there was Starbeast. Before Starbeast, there was… Memory."

Oct 4 2019 Not Rated 1h 35m
Documentary, Horror, Sci-Fi

The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.

Plot

The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.

Written by

Alexandre O. Philippe

Directed by

Alexandre O. Philippe

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Dogwoof, Screen Media Films, Legion M

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,772
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA