S.W.’s Scores
Continuity
+2
Entertainment
+4
Rewatchability
+1
CastSigourney Weaver, Ian Holm, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt
StreamingHulu, Disney+
S.W.’s Verdict
Scott builds tension by showing you almost nothing for most of the runtime. The creature design still works because the film earns every reveal. In space, no one can hear you scream — mostly because you're holding your breath.