The Space Jockey
Alien (1979)
I can’t say enough about how awesome the space jockey is. A completely unexplained presence in “Alien”, who serves only to introduce the main threat, but leaves a mountain of unexplained questions about the origins of the alien, creating intrigue and mystique and a shit-ton of atmosphere. I still can’t believe the studio approved the expense for this set-piece which could have been easily omitted but added so much.
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The Space Jockey
OH MY GOD I JUST WANT PROMETHEUS TO HURRY UP AND COME OUT WAAAAHAGHEWAIHG;.
I hope they retain the massive scale in Prometheus, the original had kids in the space suits to make the thing giant....