Alien is a classic of both the science fiction and horror genres, and while the story might sound like a pretty simple one to bring to the big screen, it actually went through all kinds of rewrites and drama. Screenwriter Dan O’Bannon wrote the original script, and the film’s producers claim that they rewrote the whole thing, but director Ridley Scott is the name that is most associated with the film. From the iconic casting choice that almost wasn’t to the academic studies that are done on the film to this day, let’s take a look at the untold truth of Alien. #Truth #Alien #Movie Dark Star | 0:00 Dune Connections | 1:40 Script struggles | 2:34 Ship shape | 4:13 Casting chaos | 5:05 Silly scenes | 6:15 Academic legacy | 6:57 Read Full Article: http://www.looper.com/59631/untold-truth-alien/