Alien (1979) Shows How A *JUMP SCARE* Should Be MOVIE REACTION!!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!! 

36:19. "Why did they choose that cat?" It's Ripley's cat. It was there to entertain the crew, but mostly as a companion for Ripley. Part of the reason she's desperate to save it is she brought it along to keep her company. If you look really close, she has a picture of it at her station when it was younger. Even though she's terrified, she couldn't stand the thought of it dying when she's the reason it's there in the 1st place. I believe this has been re-imagined in other stories, but ORIGINAL, it was her cat.

The creature was large, made obvious when the crew is taken away still alive or there would be blood. One cut shows what happened to the missing crew.

This is a master class on making a sci-fi horror movie. The xenomorph (alien) is only on the screen for 4 minutes, total. It's all about the suspense.

Blade Runner (1982) also directed by Ridley Scott, also takes place in the same universe as Alien.

I lost it twice: 1. Why is wet inside? He's a robot! That doesn't help me! 2. Trying to remember if you've seen the movie before but thinking the chest buster scene took place in a diner lmao. That's Spaceballs

There's nothing funnier than watching guys screaming like a couple of little girls. Watching someone nearly throw up because of some gooey shit was hilarious.

42:50 you're thinking of Spaceballs lol Also the actor who played the alien was over seven feet tall. The director didn't let the other actors see him until they started filming so that they would be genuinely shocked at his stature

Cam (gagging like crazy): “What is going ON?!? Why is there liquid in him?!?!? Zay: “He was a robot.” Cam: “THAT doesn’t answer my question!!!!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

You're thinking about "Spaceballs", that has a parody of The Chestburster scene set in a diner. They got John Hurt to reprise his role with the line "oh no, not AGAIN" 😀

I saw this in 1979. I was 13 and this was my first R-rated movie at the theater. The trailer revealed almost nothing and there had never been a movie like it before. We innocently walked into this movie and left traumatized. We f’n LOVED it! This movie builds the suspense to a point few others have ever matched. Ripley’s tiny underwear is genius: everyone is bust staring at her crack and misses the obvious Alien until it sticks its arm out.

Great Reaction/Commentary...... The "chest burst in a diner" you are remembering is from the scene in "Spaceballs" the same actor John Hurt played the same guy.....

My dad was a truck driver for many years, and one thing that always gets me is how they feel so blue-collar. A company man, some just for a paycheck, etc. Often, space horror is so sterile. This was gritty in so many places. It's a great layer of character.

Cam brings a whole new meaning to bucket list movies

Gotta get into the sequel ASAP.

One thing to keep in mind is while nowadays everyone knows who Ripley is due to pop culture, when the movie was made Tom Skerritt was the big star, which meant logically Dallas was going to be the hero. To kill him off halfway through meant all bets were off and nobody knew who was going to survive, if anyone.

"They were eating in a Diner"......... Space Balls, you're talking about Space Balls, Haha they did a parody of it at the end

The issue you mentioned about Parker saying that the monster was huge, and you asking how he knew? Director's Cut restores a scene that has both Parker and Ripley entering the room and watching as the alien is carrying Brett up and away.

It’s crazy that the death of a robot is more disturbing than some of the human beings 🤢. The color of Cam’s face during that part was concerning 😂 Great reaction guy’s 😊 I can’t wait to see you watch Aliens.

Alien is truly a masterpiece. I know that word is bandied about a lot on these channels, but Alien really fits the bill. When you watch Aliens, ensure you watch the Special Edition.

The liquid in ash, is, presumably, like hydraulic fluid, meant to lubricate all the moving parts and cables inside of him, as well as give his body a softer, organic feel. And the alien was probably in the shuttle because it was the only quiet place on the ship, with the flashing lights and alarms blaring all over.

You guys aren't ready for how sick Aliens is. I'm jealous of people's first time watching that film. 🤘

And that, kids, is why we NEVER stick our faces in things, EVER!

Seen this movie well over 20 times and I’ve never noticed til this reaction that Ash locked Ripley and Dallas in the med room because he knew about the anatomy of the facehugger and probably thought it’d latch onto one of them. Notice how shocked he was that it was actually dead when it fell behind Ripley.

This reaction is definitely one for the books, guys. I don't think I've seen Zay jump so many times in a single reaction. And poor Cam. I thought he was going to lose his lunch. But like Cam said, this is (sci-fi/gothic) horror done right. The sequel is sci-fi/action/horror. Can't wait to see your reaction to that movie. Veronica Cartwright (Lambert, bad directions lady) also was in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds". Hope you get to watch that. It would be a good introduction to Hitchcock. Rock on.

For me what's perhaps even more terrifying than just the alien is the claustrofobic feeling of the environment. They put alot of effort into the interior of the Nostromo. If someone build a Alien spooky house attraction designed after the Nostromo I would totally visit it, equipped with a couple of extra shorts ofc.

Alien is a masterpiece Aliens is arguably one of the best sequels ever made Alien3 is... not terrible, but far inferior to the first 2 The rest of the franchise NOSEDIVES from there.

This movie is simultaneously a genre-defining sci-fi horror, the birth of one of the greatest franchises in that genre, Bilbo Baggins' second scariest moment, and the greatest adaptation of HP Lovecraft's "At The Mountains Of Madness" ever to exist.

"We MUST go on!". Of course we do, it's a horror movie for goodness sake! It reminds me of the Geico commercial called "Poor Decisions" ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gWE_8jW9x1w.html ). And isn't "Ash" great? The actor, Ian Holm, also played the elderly Bilbo Baggins in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. I also loved the Emergency Destruct message. I used to have that as the shutdown sound on my computer. I got quite a bit of "attention" when that audio went off in the Baltimore/DC airport.

Poor Ian Holm got so ill from filming the scenes when he's half decapitated, they did use milk which got all conjealead and nasty, the smell was aparently so fowl that one of the producers vomited and fainted

Jones is the smartest character in this movie.

Now you definitely have to watch Aliens (extended cut) next! Aliens is one of my favorite movies. It is one of the best sequels of all time and IMO, it's better than Alien. I love it so much. I know y'all will love it.

Most horror movies use jump-scares to evoke an emotion from the audience without it really having any value in the story itself, whereas in _Alien_ the jump-scares are just part of the story or the pacing. They're _functional_ , which is why the jump-scares in this movie work so well, because everything is part of the story. This works really well especially when you create the claustrophobic atmosphere and suspense throughout the movie, which creates that "tense feeling in your chest" that Zay was talking about. Looking at one of the jump-scares Cam jumped at, which was at Dallas' death; Lambert tells him that the alien is the other way, so the audience _knows_ the alien will be there the moment he turns around. You consider it a jump-scare, but it's _functional_ because it implies that Dallas dies. The other characters even went in to check if he was really dead, to confirm what the audience believes has happened. Even Ripley getting startled by the cat when they try to get the shuttle ready is a functional jump-scare; her finding the cat creates a bit of a relief in the audience that she finds the cat rather than the alien. Following it up with the sequence where the alien finds Lambert and Parker then ramps up the suspense and anticipation because the previous scene was liberating. So it's implemented to make the pacing flow better. Her finding the cat also allows the scene where she leaves the box with the alien, which creates another nagging feeling about the future of the cat. So once again it has functional reasons for having that jump-scare. Looking forward to you watching the sequel :) Just make sure you watch the Director's Cut (Special Edition) for this. The Theatrical Cut removed most of the emotional connection with the characters and between the characters to fit it to the appropriate runtime. Don't worry about the DC for _Alien_ , because the scenes in that version actually spoil some of the scenes of _Aliens_ . Also, if you're looking for other sci-fi horror, there aren't that many good ones aside from the Alien-franchise. _Event Horizon_ , _The Thing (1980ish)_ , _Sunshine_ and perhaps _Pandorum_ are worth watching.

People ask why a cat is on board. He’s a member of the crew. He has two jobs: provide emotional support to the humans and catch any rodents that may accompany cargo.

When (not if) you watch the sequel "Aliens", watch the extended/directors/special edition. It's worth it.

An absolute classic. I feel like more people prefer Aliens but Alien has plenty of fans too. One of the greatest pair of films in all of cinema (the others are fine but the first two are miles ahead of them). Aliens is more of a sci fi action film (and one of the best of all time) whereas this is a perfect sci fi horror - it's often mentioned that it is structured like a classic haunted house film.

Cam: the movie you saw with the diner scenes was “SpaceBalls”. Zay: if you had watched the directors cut, all your questions would have answered. Strongly recommend that you watch the extended version for “Aliens”.

The way Zay knows EXACTLY what's going to make Cam have a gagging fit is so funny to me 😆

So many amazing practical effects in this movie that out do any modern cgi! The inside of the egg, for example, was cow stomach lining and sheep intestines inflated and made to move with pressurized air!

When you do the sequel Aliens, I suggest that you watch the extended cut rather than the theatrical cut.

Dunno if you guys are interested in screenwriting but the screenplay is quite sparse and poetic compared to others at the time. Really stands out. Wouldn’t expect it for a horror film but part of why it’s a masterpiece.

Ridley Scott didn't want a typical robot, no wires or circuits, so white fluid and glass globes. Loved Cam's reaction to Ash! 😅

Haha I really don't think you have to be too honest about maybe seeing a film.

Alien and Aliens are both excellent films but are really different experiences. Where this is dark and claustrophobic with a slow pace between the scares, Aliens is much more of an action film.

06:20 "That's crazy" - no, it's maritime law. Any ship that hears the distress from another MUST attend, under international laws. This is just extending that into space. "Who can even prove..." The computer - it's registered as received, it's woken them up and sent the reports back. You can't "not" do it.

42:45 Perhaps you were thinking of SPACEBALLS? In that spoof of scifi, John Hurt reprised his role after eating the special at a space diner, an alien creature bursts out of his chest. The creature then sings a Tin Pan Alley song -- "Hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal!" -- just like Michigan J. Frog! lol

First time I saw this was at a friend’s house. There were three of us and at was pitch dark except for the movie screen. So scary! And yes, watch the sequel as soon as possible. That also stars Michael Biehn, who was Kyle Reese in Terminator 1 and in Tombstone.

The cast were not told what was going to happen when the alien bursts out of John Hurt...their reactions are genuine🎩

The science guy, Ian Holm, played Bilbo Baggins in Lord of the Rings.

Trust us when we say that there are only two Alien movies: Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).

If you're referring to the game "Alien: Isolation", that one is set between "Alien" and "Aliens".

In one original draft, the alien kills Ripley on the shuttle. Then, we hear her voice, she's making her "final transmission" to Earth. The camera pans over and we see it's the ALIEN, it has the ability to mimic humans and it's doing just that. This insinuates that it eventually makes it to Earth after all. Thank GOD they changed it!!!👽👽

When they filmed that Alien coming out of John Hurt’s body, they DIDN’T tell the cast.. so that was REAL shock on their faces!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love Grandma Debbie

Great video!! I really like this franchise, even Alien vs Predator..Ripley has definitely earned her spot along with Sarah Connor as one the most bad assed females in an action role. I think rhe sequels are definitely worth a watch

If you remember the alien burst scene in a diner, you may have watched Spaceballs (the Mel Brooks sci-fi spoof movie). 🤔 Also, if you two do move on to the sequel, try to watch the Special Edition (more great content).

Don't wait too long to watch Aliens. It's a continuation of this movie.

This is an excellent classic movie; wait until you see Aliens (the sequel).

The Alien blocked her exit to the shuttle so she went back to delay the self-destruct.

"In space, no one can hear you scream"..........that was the tagline in the tv commercials. Masterpiece of a movie all around. I was a preteen when I saw this, and I was traumatized for many years afterward. Interestingly enough, Ash freaked me out way more than the alien. 😂🤣😂

You guys have GOTTA see the sequel. Different tone and just as awesome!

If you watch the sequel ALIENS, watch the SPECIAL EDITION, not the theatrical version.

Maybe the alien bursting out scene that Cam remembers is from Spaceballs; they parodied the chestbursting scene in a diner with the original actor.

That was the funniest reaction to "Alien" I've ever seen, lol. I almost choked on my drink at one point.

Hahaha oh I expect some screaming here.

TO WHOEVER READS THIS - Do yourself a favor when you watch Alien and/or Aliens PLEASE watch the director's cuts.

When you watch the sequel-ALIENS…..watch the expanded/ director’s cut version if you can….it gives more depth to the Ripley character/ The company Weyland Youtani/ and the new characters…..it’s like a Vietnam war movie-action-combined with the sci-fi horror…..

One of the reasons why Alien Isolation was based after this movie was because it still holds up after all this time. The horror aspects of this film are because of how well it was written and how well the characters are written. Also; you two forgot the Spaceballs reference. John Hurt played both roles and was happy to recreate the it for Mel Brooks

It sounds like you remember a scene from the film Spaceballs which has a moment when it parodies Alien & that takes place at a diner. Same exact actor, John, Hurt, too. Hence his joke in Spaceballs: "Oh no! Not again!" So you once saw the parody of the real thing. Now you've seen the original, real thing. HIGHLY recommend you guys at least watch Aliens as well. Your questions about what Ripley's gonna do after this & how her own company will react WILL be explained in the sequel, which is also considered to be among the few sequels in movie history that is BETTER than the original! I totally agree. Aliens is one of the best films ever made & certainly one of the best sequels ever made. Unlike sequels of today, Aliens 100% respects the original film & builds everything from it.

42:48 You're thinking of the movie Spaceballs. John Hurt, playing the same character, is in a diner and the same thing happens. His line is "Oh no, not again!" That's possibly what you're thinking of

They really did kinda HAVE to investigate. They were on their way back from doing a job that would take over 3 years to complete (10 months was half way, one way, so roughly 40 months) and if they didn't investigate they wouldn't get paid at all. Nothing. Sacrificing 3 years for nothing or looking to see what's making all that space racket real quick. Now, the guy with the eggs...who boy, he's just a big dummy I guess.

You won't be disappointed with the sequel. I'm already looking forward to it. Cheers guys.

Went to a midnight showing of this in the theater, and i was so freaked out coming home, as i was constantly looking over my shoulder. It's the scariest movie I've ever seen, and it still holds up 45 years later...

Alien vs Aliens: they're just very different movies. You'll know how when you watch Aliens.

I'm genuinely waiting for the reaction where Cam finally and fully blows chow. We've seen a good number of gagoramas, but i'm wondering which scene from what movie will be the one where he actually lets fly. Doubled over, barkin' at the lawn. I'll be giving that one a thumbs-up for sure.

My best friend and I went to see this. She normally doesn't like horror movies. After the movie began, she started sinking down in the seat. During the chest burster scene, her soda flew up in the air and came down on ME! Then she walked out of the theater. I stayed and watched until the end....even though I was sticky with Dr Pepper.

Ha! Your intro clip is the same one I almost put my eyes out trying to cover my face in the movie theater. 😅

If you remember a chest bursting scene in a diner, you may be remembering the scene from Spacballs which spoofed that scene in hilarious fashion.

LMAO great react as always from you two knuckleheads, hehe. That jumpscare, tho, lol. Imagine seeing this film in a dark theater full of 200 other terrified people, haha. I remember girls and kids actually crying and fleeing the theater after little' chester' made his appearance, haha. I saw this at the movies when I was eighteen. Haha yeah that air duct jumpscare sent everyone's soda and popcorn flying lol. -Oh, and, 'Why bring a 🐱 into space?' 🤔 ..To catch space-🐁, of course! 🤣 Hehe you guys are gonna LOVE _Aliens_ - just you wait...

Saw at the drive in! Great movie holds up beautifully! And the sequel is still the most exciting movie I saw in a theater, thanks guys!

There is a chestburster scene in a diner at the end of the movie.... in Spaceballs "Oh, no. Not again."

The alien was designed by world renowned artist H.R. Ginger, based on his painting “Necronom IV”. If you are unfamiliar with his work, look him up. He was amazing. His art was also featured on album covers from bands like Danzig, ELP (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer), The Dead Kennedys, and many others. He is pretty much a dark god in the Sci-if community. Like all Ridley Scott films, everything is on point and he elevates every aspect to another level. Blade Runner is another of his sci-if films where the rich environment created is essentially another character, and sets you on edge the entire movie. It’s like everything is off kilter, while also being so thoroughly immersive that you are in the world he creates. Blade Runner is also one of those foundational sci-fi movies that everyone should see.

28:00 Great reaction. But you do realize that you getting grossed out over a robots inner fluids, likely coolant or lubricant is so strange haha. As soon as you find out it's an android it's no longer disturbing, it's like looking at a jug of oil and puking. Or observing a glass of water.

Why would we bring cats in space?! Were there are humans, there are trash, were there is trash there is usually rats. Jonesy is rodent control! Unfortunately for Jonesy this particular "rodent" was a bit out of its league lol

A pretty franchise, mainly this one and its sequel. But if you guys get onto the second, you need to watch the Director's Cut.

Ash was played by Ian Holm, who also played Bilbo Baggins in LOTR.

I'm guessing you're going to watch the sequel soon. Just so you know, the director's cut is so much better than the theatrical one.

Absolutely a masterpiece! And the crew are truckers not astronauts. The cat & smoking suppose to tell that to you.

42:00 you might have seen the Alien scene in spaceballs, a Mel Brooks Star Wars spoof

Great reaction! Alien will always be my favorite, it's a masterpiece in tension and atmosphere, and the reveals. Aliens is top tier as well and you may actually like that better because of the intensity. I enjoy all the movies in the series, especially Prometheus

Cam mentions the absence of humor in Alien compared to, presumably, to what audiences are more accustomed to in some modern horror films. Alien is almost totally free of tension-deflating humor and snark and instead builds and maintains anxiety and dread continuously. The Exorcist (1973) is similarly humorless and is all the more effective because of it.

Alien, instant like

23:58 on repeat 😂😂😂 Props Cam, you stuck it out like a champ when Ash got dismembered! 💪

Area men do massive bug sweep of their homes after watching classic horror movie.

I'm subscribed just for Cam's reactions when he sees gore.

Your comment about the chest bursting scene in a dinner is actrully shows up in space balls as a perish of this iconic scene.

When they found the shed skin they realized how massive it had grown

When Cam jumped the first time it scared the shit out of me, and I’ve seen the movie before. 😮

John Hurt did an amazing job. Made the film in my view.

A few things; yes, Ridley is one of the best at this profession, and he masterfully combined psychological terror with the visual horror of the Alien, balancing it at the same time showing enough, but not too much. The ventilator scene has to be one of the finest jump scares ever made. Ellen Ripley is to me just about the first badass leading woman in cinema (considering this is from the late 1970’s). One thing that kinda pisses me off is that in space there is no sound, so the Nostromo explosion shouldn’t have made that sound 😂😂😂 but, for cinematic purposes, it’s definitely forgiven

The lady with the short blonde hair is Veronica Cartwright.. who played the little girl in the movie “The Birds”, by Alfred Hitchcock.. a VERY classic horror movie. Love Grandma Debbie

The man who was attacked by the Alien is John Hurt, who played the “Elephant Man”, in the movie with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Love Grandma Debbie