In 1986, Ellen Ripley teamed up with the Colonial Marines to fight terrifying extraterrestrial creatures in “Aliens.” Written and directed by James Cameron, “Aliens” is the sci-fi sequel to 1979’s “Alien,” Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking horror that first introduced audiences to the Xenomorph that wreaks havoc on the unlucky humans who cross its path.
“Aliens,” which celebrates its 40th anniversary in July, is a landmark film. It’s probably not as influential as “Alien,” but Cameron’s entry in the franchise carved its own path in film history, where it frequently appears on lists of the greatest sequels and action movies ever made. If you give me the choice to watch one, I’ll choose “Aliens” over “Alien” without thinking twice.
