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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 10

It's not a making-of documentary, it's a thinking-of documentary.

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Critic Phil Hoad
rated 8

It’s Philippe’s deeper psychological excavation that really bears fruit...

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Critic John Nugent
rated 6

A documentary tracking the cultural and mythological foundation stones that led to Alien...

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Cast & Crew

Roger Corman
As Self
Ridley Scott
As Self (archival footage)
Tom Skerritt
As Self
Dan O'Bannon
As Self (archival footage)

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Memory: The Origins of Alien is a documentary that delves into the fascinating backstory of Ridley Scott's iconic science fiction film, Alien. The documentary explores the film's roots in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, Francis Bacon's art, and the twisted visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. Through interviews, rare footage, and designs, the documentary examines the collaborative process that brought the film to life and the power of myth in shaping our collective unconscious. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey behind the scenes of one of Hollywood's most iconic movies.

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