They were answering a distress call, but it wouldn't be long before the crew of the Nostromo would need to send out one of their own. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Ridley Scott's Alien, and to celebrate the film's legacy, 20th Century Fox has unveiled eye-grabbing cover art for their Alien: 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray release that depicts the Xenomorph and Ripley melding together.
Set for an October 7th release, the Alien: 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray features the theatrical cut and the director's cut, as well as a digital copy and some meticulously detailed cover art that makes it difficult to tell where a spacesuit-clad Ripley begins and where the Alien ends. This intertwined artwork fittingly depicts Ripley's relationship with the Aliens, as she continually faces off against their ruthless species in four films. The 35th anniversary edition has the same special features as those included on the 2011 and 2013 Blu-rays (thanks to Walmart via 20th Century Fox for the extras), but it does come with a pair of collectibles not released in previous Blu-ray versions:
Collectibles included with the release:
"This "Alien 35th Anniversary Limited-Edition Set" includes both the theatrical version and director's cut on Blu-ray, along with audio commentaries, deleted scenes and more - PLUS - a reprint of the original "Alien" illustrated comic and all-new, collectible art cards as a tribute to the late H.R. Giger, creator of the iconic movie monster that started it all. When the crew of the space-tug Nostromo responds to a distress signal from a barren planet, they discover a mysterious life form that breeds within human hosts. The acid-blooded extraterrestrial proves to be the ultimate adversary as crew members battle to stay alive and prevent the deadly creature from reaching Earth. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver in her breakout performance as Ripley, this legendary first film in the "Alien" saga will leave you breathless."
Special features:
Directed by Ridley Scott off a screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, Alien stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto.
Here's a look at the limited edition Blu-ray cover art (thanks to Walmart for the image!):
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