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BONUS VIDEO (COCOON SCENE): https://bit.ly/3J8q3of
In this episode, we explore the massive effort behind the creation of the full-size Alien suit (known as the Phase III or “Big Chap”) from Alien (1979). From the initial fear of a “man in a rubber suit” to Giger’s surreal biomechanical designs, we follow the production’s struggles with mechanical failures, last-minute redesigns, conflicting egos, and budget pressures. You’ll see how the creature’s iconic head came together thanks to Carlo Rambaldi’s mechanical wizardry, how alien-actor Bolaji Badejo was discovered in a London pub, and how HR Giger slowly descended into frustration, exhaustion, and even nightmares as he fought to bring his art to life. This is the full story of how a creature seen for only three minutes became one of cinema’s most enduring nightmares.
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Sources:
Huge Collection of Alien Resources: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/alien-40...
Tons of BTS Pics (Gavin Rothery): https://bit.ly/3HuHjzN
Alien Explorations -
Alien Suit: https://bit.ly/3WG00b3
Space Suits: https://bit.ly/3Oi7JZk
Moebius Suits: https://bit.ly/47JCYDj
Moebius Derelict: https://bit.ly/3OdRvAc
Pyramid: https://bit.ly/3OfXNzm
Space Jockey: https://bit.ly/3vOD0wC
Derelict Scene: https://bit.ly/47TOADL
(Giger’s Diary) Giger’s Alien by HR Giger
(Mediascene #35) Mediascene Issue #35
(Cinefantastique V09) Making Alien - Cinefantastique V09
(Cinefex 001) Cinefex Issue 001
(Giger) Giger’s Alien by HR Giger
(Rinzler) The Making of Alien by J.W. Rinzler
(ASC Scott) American Cinematographer - The Filming of Alien - https://bit.ly/39jUhTu
(The Beast Within) https://bit.ly/3f6ri87
(Alien Commentary) Alien Blu-ray Commentary
(Nathan) Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film by Ian Nathan
(Alien Anthology) bit.ly/3J5gnYz
(Starlog #021) Starlog #021
(Starlog #026) Starlog #026
(Fantastic Films #12) Fantastic Films #12
Documentaries:
Giger’s Alien - https://bit.ly/3OhMI0V
The Alien Saga
The Beast Within
The Darkest Reaches
The Alien Legacy
Alien Quadrilogy Special Features
Eye of the Storm: Ridley Scott
Dark Star: HR Giger
Music:
Epidemic Sound