In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the sci-film inspires an industry of papers, talks and research It has scared generations of filmgoers; triggered sequels, prequels, computer games and graphic ...

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Famously, Ripley was meant to be a male character until late in the day. Sigourney Weaver was cast just weeks before shooting, apparently after a tip-off from Warren Beatty (Pictures by 20th Century ...