Aliens

James Cameron: Man of Tomorrow, Part II

After the surprise success of THE TERMINATOR, James Cameron was suddenly a hot commodity in Hollywood. While prepping his next project, THE ABYSS, Cameron took a detour into sequel territory—and not just any sequel, but a follow-up to one of the most beloved science fiction horror films of all time.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the creation of ALIENS, the 1986 action-horror juggernaut that cemented Cameron’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s top genre filmmakers.

We’ll explore how Cameron landed the job, how he transformed Ridley Scott’s slow-burn horror into a full-blown combat film, and how Sigourney Weaver’s iconic performance as Ripley helped redefine what an action hero could look like.

Note: For the full story, we’d recommend listening to (or revisiting) our episode on Ridley Scott’s ALIEN.

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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.