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The 1979 release of "Alien" put all other "creature-features" to shame. It spawned three sequels, gave birth to one of movie's greatest heroines and launched the career of Sigourney Weaver. This is how it began.

A multiple-choice quiz by ripper1. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ripper1

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
161,949

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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3676

Last 3 plays: Guest 180 (10/10), Guest 185 (7/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before the movie went into production, what was the proposed title of the film? Hint

In Space No One Can Hear You Scream

Starbeast

Dark Planet

Derelict

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prior to directing "Alien", Ridley Scott was pondering doing a movie version of "Tristan and Isolde". However, that was soon forgotten when he saw which science fiction film? Hint

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

2001: A Space Odyssey

Star Trek - The Motion Picture

Star Wars

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Question 3 of 10

3. The inspiration for the alien creature came from which famous book, featuring the works of H.R. Giger? Hint

The Creature

Star Alien

Necronomicon

Alien from Congo

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Dan O'Bannon's first draft, how many of the film's human characters were male? Hint

Six of the seven

None of the seven

All of the seven

Four of the seven

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Question 5 of 10

5. Whose opinion of Sigourney Weaver led to her being offered the role of "Ripley"? Hint

Women in the Fox offices

Head of 20th Century Fox, Alan Ladd Jr.

Director, Ridley Scott

Producers, David Giler, Gordon Carroll and Walter Hill

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Question 6 of 10

6. Prior to filming, the cast was escorted to Giger's studio to get their first glimpse of the title character. What were they handed before being permitted to view the "Alien"? Hint

A confidentiality agreement.

A drink.

An "access only" badge.

None of the answers is correct.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sigourney Weaver had actually wanted the role of "Lambert", a part which went to Veronica Cartwright.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. How long did shooting of "Alien" take? Hint

Three months

Eight months

Six months

Four months

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Question 9 of 10

9. What trait, or physical characteristic had writer Dan O'Bannon considered giving the alien? Hint

Eyes

Invisibility

Speech

The ability to imitate its victims

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Question 10 of 10

10. Even as "Alien" was heading into theatres, producers Giler and Hill were preparing a sequel. When pondering suggestions for the next film, what idea was dismissed immediately? Hint

That the character of "Ripley" was not crucial to a sequel.

That the real star of the show was the creature and therefore Sigourney Weaver's participation in a sequel was arbitrary.

That only Ridley Scott was uniquely qualified to direct the next installment.

That the appearance of "Jones the Cat" in the movie's finale, gave the audience a peek at how the sequel would be born.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before the movie went into production, what was the proposed title of the film?

Answer: Starbeast

Dan O'Bannon's script went through numerous changes before producer, Walter Hill, signed on to pitch "Alien" to 20th Century Fox officials.

2. Prior to directing "Alien", Ridley Scott was pondering doing a movie version of "Tristan and Isolde". However, that was soon forgotten when he saw which science fiction film?

Answer: Star Wars

Scott called the film "captivating" and credits "Star Wars" for peaking his interest in a genre, that until that time, he had all but ignored.

3. The inspiration for the alien creature came from which famous book, featuring the works of H.R. Giger?

Answer: Necronomicon

Giger, a Swiss born industrial designer and painter, did the designs for the 1969 film, "Swiss Made". He also collaborated on the first attempt to bring Frank Herbert's "Dune", to the screen.

4. In Dan O'Bannon's first draft, how many of the film's human characters were male?

Answer: All of the seven

Although they were all male, the characters had been written in such a way that "gender" wasn't absolutely defined. It was only when the script was re-written by producers David Giler and Walter Hill, that the characters of "Ripley" and "Lambert" were portrayed as women.

5. Whose opinion of Sigourney Weaver led to her being offered the role of "Ripley"?

Answer: Women in the Fox offices

After her screen test, Ladd gathered all the women he could find in the studio offices to have them view Weaver's performance. They liked Weaver so much that, two days later, she had the part.

6. Prior to filming, the cast was escorted to Giger's studio to get their first glimpse of the title character. What were they handed before being permitted to view the "Alien"?

Answer: A drink.

Giger's assistant had readied a glass of brandy for each of the actors. Not feeling the need for "fortification", Weaver refused the offer, only to come racing out moments later to grab the bottle!

7. Sigourney Weaver had actually wanted the role of "Lambert", a part which went to Veronica Cartwright.

Answer: True

The original script portrayed "Lambert" as something of a comedian, cracking jokes, even when the rest of the crew were acting hysterical. Weaver, who had an interest in comedy, was drawn to that character.

8. How long did shooting of "Alien" take?

Answer: Four months

"Alien" was shot in England by Denys Ayling and Derek Vanlint, at a cost of just over $9,000,000.00 U.S.

9. What trait, or physical characteristic had writer Dan O'Bannon considered giving the alien?

Answer: The ability to imitate its victims

Something along the lines of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" or "Terminator 2: Judgement Day".

10. Even as "Alien" was heading into theatres, producers Giler and Hill were preparing a sequel. When pondering suggestions for the next film, what idea was dismissed immediately?

Answer: That the appearance of "Jones the Cat" in the movie's finale, gave the audience a peek at how the sequel would be born.

The producers and, Ridley Scott for that matter, claimed that "how the alien came to be" was inconsequential. There was no need to plant ideas in the mind of the audience as to how the alien would reappear. No intellectual explanation for the creature was needed.

Source: Author ripper1

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