: Starring Gillian Anderson, this more grounded film follows a college student using mathematics to prove the existence of extraterrestrials following a series of airport sightings. Alien: Romulus (2024)
Not strictly aliens (it’s a lost alien machine world), but the invisible Id Monster—born from a scientist’s subconscious—is pure UFO horror. Also: the first all-electronic film score, and Robby the Robot became an icon. amazing+ufo+and+alien+films+1951+to+2024+mp
: Directed by Ridley Scott, this film is widely considered a "perfect" blend of sci-fi and horror. Its "grittily realistic" atmosphere and H.R. Giger's biomechanical designs redefined the genre. The Thing (1982) : Starring Gillian Anderson, this more grounded film
What if the alien is a virus? Based on Michael Crichton’s novel, this film follows scientists trying to contain a extraterrestrial microorganism that wipes out an entire Arizona town. No heroes, no explosions—just sterile, terrifying logic. : Directed by Ridley Scott, this film is