Alien (1979)
“In space no one can hear you scream.”
The Alien poster is a masterclass in tension. A mysterious egg sits against a black background, cracked open just enough to reveal a glowing green light inside.
No monster. No characters. Just pure dread.
It’s one of the most effective horror posters ever designed, proving that sometimes the scariest thing you can show is almost nothing at all.
Alien (1979)'s Rankings
Movie Posters
Rank: #11 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 22.8%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Alien (1979) vs Vertigo (1958) - Wins 71.4% of battles
- Alien (1979) vs The Godfather (1972) - Wins 50.0% of battles
- Alien (1979) vs Metropolis (1927) - Wins 50.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Alien (1979) vs The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Alien (1979) vs Star Wars (1977) - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Alien (1979) vs Jaws (1977) - Loses 93.0% of battles