Full Description
Released in 1979, Ridley Scott's Alien has come to be regarded as a classic film, and has been widely written about. But how have audiences engaged with it? This book presents the - sometimes very surprising - results of a major audience research project, exploring how people remember and continue to engage with the film.
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
1. The Alien Memories Project
2. Remembering a 'Masterpiece'
3. Gifting the Alien Experience
4. Remembering a First Encounter
5. Considering the Chestburster-Choosers: Realism and Repeat Viewing
6. Critical Conclusions
Bibliography
Appendix - The Questionnaire
