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'''''Alien''''' was a [[science fiction]] movie.
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'''''Alien''''' was a [[science fiction]] [[horror]] movie that had a [[Aliens|sequel]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'') both part of [[Alien (in-universe franchise)|a series of films]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Fire and Brimstone (comic story)|Fire and Brimstone]]'')


When [[John Jefferson]] mentioned the ducts used by maintenance [[robot]]s that ran under [[Sanctuary Base 6]], [[Rose Tyler]] assumed that they were ventilation shafts, to which Jefferson replies "I appreciate the reference". A chase through ventilation shafts was featured in '''Alien'''. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Satan Pit]]'')
The film involved aliens, ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Birthright (audio story)|Birthright]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Last Christmas (TV story)|Last Christmas]]'', et al.) called [[Facehugger]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts (TV story)|Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'', ''[[Last Christmas (TV story)|Last Christmas]]'') Seemingly, [[ventilation shaft|air vents]] were a recurring element in the films. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'') ''Alien'' also had a director's cut. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Birthright (novel)|Birthright]]'') One scene in the film involved a "[[Xenomorph#As fiction|thing]]" bursting out of [[John Hurt (in-universe)|John Hurt]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts (TV story)|Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'')


[[Toshiko Sato]] compared the body of a dead soldier with his heart ripped out to scenes and characters from the movie. ([[TW]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'')
== History ==
When the [[Seventh Doctor]] told [[Ace]] about the [[Wirrn]], she was unimpressed, having recently watched the director's cut of ''Alien'' in [[Ealing]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Birthright (novel)|Birthright]]'')


The [[Tenth Doctor]] referenced Alien and its sequels whist imprisoned within Area 51. The [[Viperox Queen]] and her eggs bore similarities to that of the Alien Queen and her eggs, as seen in the film's sequel, '''Aliens'''. ([[DW|DW:]] ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'')
=== References ===
[[Jason Kane]] compared the reproductive cycle of the [[Charrl]] to the aliens in the film. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Birthright (audio story)|Birthright]]'')


[[Jason Kane]] compared the reproductive cycle of the [[Charrl]] to the Aliens in the film. ([[BFBS]]: ''[[Birthright (audio drama)|Birthright]]'')
[[Izzy Sinclair]] compared being chased by the [[Dalek]]s and their [[Contagium]] to being "an extra in an ''Alien'' film". The [[Eighth Doctor]] wryly agreed. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Fire and Brimstone (comic story)|Fire and Brimstone]]'')


[[Izzy Sinclair]] compared being chased by the Daleks and their Contagium to being "an extra in an aliens film". The [[Eighth Doctor|Doctor]] wryly agreed. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Fire and Brimstone]]'')
The [[Tenth Doctor]] referenced ''Alien'' and its sequel ''Aliens'' when he discovered an air vent, and felt sad that [[Cassie Rice|Cassie]] and [[Jimmy Stalkingwolf|Jimmy]] hadn't seen the movies. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'')


In the episode Dalek a Xenomorph(Facehugger) egg is visible in the background of the Exhibit Hall behind and to the left of the TARDIS, clearly visible at around 1:20.
[[Professor]] [[Albert Smithe]] noted a resemblance between the [[dream crab]]s' method of consuming their victims' [[brain]]s, by latching onto their face, and the [[Facehugger]] from ''Alien''. The [[Twelfth Doctor]], upon hearing there was a horror movie called ''Alien'', described it as "really offensive", commenting, "no wonder everyone keeps [[alien invasion|invading you]]!" ''Alien'' was also one of the [[DVD]]s on [[Shona McCullough]]'s [[Christmas Day]] itinerary after she woke up from her [[dream]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Last Christmas (TV story)|Last Christmas]]'')


==Behind the scenes==
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*[[Brian Glover]] played Harold Andrews in ''Alien 3''.
*[[Paul McGann]] played Golic in ''Alien 3''.
*[[Danny Webb]] played Morse in ''Alien 3''.


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Latest revision as of 05:23, 17 July 2024

Alien (film)

Alien was a science fiction horror movie that had a sequel, (TV: Dreamland) both part of a series of films. (COMIC: Fire and Brimstone)

The film involved aliens, (AUDIO: Birthright, TV: Last Christmas, et al.) called Facehuggers. (TV: Greeks Bearing Gifts, Last Christmas) Seemingly, air vents were a recurring element in the films. (TV: Dreamland) Alien also had a director's cut. (PROSE: Birthright) One scene in the film involved a "thing" bursting out of John Hurt. (TV: Greeks Bearing Gifts)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

When the Seventh Doctor told Ace about the Wirrn, she was unimpressed, having recently watched the director's cut of Alien in Ealing. (PROSE: Birthright)

References[[edit] | [edit source]]

Jason Kane compared the reproductive cycle of the Charrl to the aliens in the film. (AUDIO: Birthright)

Izzy Sinclair compared being chased by the Daleks and their Contagium to being "an extra in an Alien film". The Eighth Doctor wryly agreed. (COMIC: Fire and Brimstone)

The Tenth Doctor referenced Alien and its sequel Aliens when he discovered an air vent, and felt sad that Cassie and Jimmy hadn't seen the movies. (TV: Dreamland)

Professor Albert Smithe noted a resemblance between the dream crabs' method of consuming their victims' brains, by latching onto their face, and the Facehugger from Alien. The Twelfth Doctor, upon hearing there was a horror movie called Alien, described it as "really offensive", commenting, "no wonder everyone keeps invading you!" Alien was also one of the DVDs on Shona McCullough's Christmas Day itinerary after she woke up from her dream. (TV: Last Christmas)