As today is Alien Day - in reference to LV-426, the planet where the original film and James Cameron's sequel is set - we're going through some of the trivia from the 1979 classic.
Originally titled 'Star Beast', the movie was an instant smash and garnered close to over $200 million in earnings. The movie also acted as launchpad for the career of both Sigourney Weaver and director Ridley Scott, and defined the sci-fi horror genre for years to come.
Not only that, the poster for 'Alien' is often cited (No.4 on our list of all-time greatest sci-fi posters) as one of the most iconic movie posters ever created. On top of that, HR Giger's incredible production design has influenced everything from music to architecture in the intervening years.
Here's thirteen of the most interesting tidbits of trivia we've found online.
