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Aliens (1986)

Aliens
We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly.
—Rebecca 'Newt' Jorden
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The sparse, soldiering snare drum opens to an almost digital yet organic titling, like the profile of some never before seen hive. The text, apparitional at first, seems to be gestating; the "I" blooms into a symbol of life and we are in the story with a masterful tilt down on the encroaching vessel. Fairly glorious.

  • Credits

Opticals: Peerless Camera Co., London

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Title sequence

  • Category

    Film
  • Styles

    1980s, editorial, live action, main title
Aliens
  • Film Director

    James Cameron
  • Release Date

    July 18, 1986
  • Aspect Ratio

    1.85:1
  • Studio

    20th Century Fox
  • Country

    USA
  • Language

    English
  • Reviews

    Reviews on Letterboxd
  • IMDb has full details

Article

  • Writer

    Alexander Ulloa
  • Published

    May 14, 2008

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