An in-depth and innovative documentary that explores the story behind James Cameron's beloved sci-fi epic Aliens (1986) and its incredible impact.
Aliens Expanded is an in-depth, passionate and innovative documentary on James Cameron's beloved science-fiction epic.
This is the story of Aliens and its place in modern culture told in microscopic detail, featuring new interviews with cast and crew, delving deeper than ever into their memories of making the film, but also how Aliens changed their lives. What is it like to be Vasquez or Newt or Hicks? What is it like to have played a key role in the making of a classic?
Alongside the veterans of LV-426, the film harnesses the opinions, experiences and thoughts of critics, commentators, film historians, fellow filmmakers, superfans, scientists, game designers and more, building up a picture of the impact Aliens has had on so many people, and why we return to its embrace again and again.
Through an analysis of crucial scenes, the documentary expands on the incredible story behind the film: the intense writing process, the intuitive casting, winning over Sigourney Weaver, finding Newt, the nightmare shoot, and the ultimate triumph. Famous tales are retold, but enriched with a finer grain and contemporary perspectives. The myths of Aliens are unpeeled, and a new level of recognition for what Cameron and his team achieved emerges.
Aliens Expanded also takes fascinating detours to investigate the broader elements of the Aliens experience. How our appreciation of Cameron's film, then and now, has been influenced by the expanded universe of sequels, prequels, books, comics, video games, role-playing games, posters, toys, collectibles, and a thriving world of dedicated websites and communities
Much, much more than a making of. This is a new species of film documentary.
