The film was originally supposed to be directed by this man, who directed such films as The Warriors (1979), The Long Riders (1980), 48 Hrs. (1982) and Streets of Fire (1984).

What was it that 20th Century Fox executives saw that caused them to double the movie's budget from $4.2 million to $8.4 million?

The following lines are spoken by which character in the movie?

"Well, as I said, I'm still... collating, actually, but uh, I have confirmed that he's got an outer layer of protein polysaccharides. Has a funny habit of shedding his cells and replacing them with polarized silicon, which gives him a prolonged resistance to adverse environmental conditions."

What topic is Parker continually complaining about and trying to get the rest of the crew to discuss with him?

Name the British actor who was originally cast in the role of Kane, but had to opt out due to illness.

What happens when Ash attempts to surgically remove the facehugger from Kane's face?

Alien won an Oscar in which of the following categories?

Name the conceptual artist whose designs were used to create the alien.

Ridley Scott is reportedly quoted as saying that originally he wanted a much darker ending to the film. He planned on having the alien bite off Ripley's head in the escape shuttle, sit in her chair, and then start speaking with her voice in a message to Earth. TRUE or FALSE?