Fans of the Alien franchise almost got an explanation for where the Xenomorph came from in the first sequel, 1986's Aliens. James Cameron, of course, went in a different direction when he signed on ...

Forty years ago, Aliens burst into our hearts, but this classic sequel nearly fell by the wayside due to some serious ...

The horror in space transforms into a riveting action epic.

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The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney Weaver ...

In 1986, James Cameron achieved the feat of giving the cult film “Alien” a sequel that is both equal and independent.

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X-Men '97 pays off a 31-year-old storyline from the original animated series through a perfect homage to James Cameron's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This story has been documented in several places, including in the book "The Futurist: The Life and Films of James Cameron" by Rebecca Keegan, ...