Best alien movies of all times

We all like watching movies. Some like romantic, some like action, some are fans of action movies while some like science fiction. No doubt that there are people who like movies because of its story or by its graphics or by the characters but still the main thing remain the same that everyone likes to go and watch movies.

Watching science fiction movies became a trend in the late 1970s though the idea of science fiction was used even before; and in the year 1927 first science fiction which created a buzz about the aliens among people. After that many movies containing aliens were released and it became a trend in the movie stream.

Here, are the top 10 best alien movies which everyone should watch at least once.

Starting with the number 1o

10. Invasion of body snatchers

Invasion of body snatchers is an American science fiction horror movie which was released in 1956. It was produced by Walter Wanger and direction of the film is done by Don Siegel. The movie stars Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter. Though initially movie was not as famous but after certain it became very popular and gained a place in top 10 best film “classic” American film genre. The film is still considered as the simplest and the scariest film of all time.

9. The day the Earth stood still

The day the Earth stood still is another black and white film. The film was produced by Julian Blaustein. Robert Wise is the director of this film. This film stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Grey, Hugh Marlowe and Sam Jaffe. The film was released in 1951. The film became successful due to its story-line; the great graphics helped them in creating a buzz in town.

8. Predators

It is a 1987 American science fiction film which is well combined with horror and action. The direction of the film is done John McTiernan. The film stars Arnoid Schwarzenegger as the protagonist and Kevin Peter Hall as the antagonist. The film had mixed reviews due to its thin plot but still the movie was in many “best of” lists.

7. Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of tomorrow (also known by its tagline ‘Live. Die. Repeat.’) Is a 2014 film which was directed by Doug Liman. The film starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt was based on the screenplay adapted from a Japanese novel All You Need is Kill. The graphics and the actors played the vital role in this film which helped the film to gain popularity.

6. District 9

District 9 is the direction of Neill Blomkamp and written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell. This film was released in 2009. The film earned great popularity again because of its graphics.

5. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

It is an American science fiction film filled with fantasy. The direction of the film is done by Steven Spielberg. The writer of this film is Melissa Mathison. It ranks in one of the most famous science fiction films of all time. It was truly appreciated by the critics as the timeless story of friendship.

4. Aliens

James Cameron is the director to this film. The film was released in 1986. It is an American science fiction horror film starring many talented actors like Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn. The film had great story-line and the actors were applauded for their work.

3. The thing

It is another sci-fi horror film. The film was released in 1982 and was directed by John Carpenter. The film starred Kurt Russell. The movie was rated as most fantastic, graphically violent and utterly engaging movie from start to end.

2. Alien

This is a 1979 film which was directed by Ridley Scott. This is yet another science fiction film which is filled with horror. The movie was one of the chartbuster movies.

And the best alien movie of all time is

1. Arrival

It is a 2016 released film. The direction of the film is done by Denis Villeneuve and is written by Eric Heisserer. As per the critics it is a great blend of realism with a sense of wonder. The movie managed to attract people through its amazing graphics.