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This scene from ALIEN introduces the themes of fear, disparity and isolation to the audience. It does this by presenting a highly intuitive and underestimated alien and an inadequately equipped human, and then juxtaposes them to produce a statement about the two species ? the alien?s genetic and structural superiority shall overpower the human in this inhospitable, un-natural and alien realm of space. The narrative function of this sequence therefore establishes Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) as the sole human able to use cunning and strength of will to defeat the alien one on one. ... Return alien life form, all other priorities rescinded. ... (Ash)
The sequence is broken down into four identifiable locales: The Bridge, entrance to airduct and the airduct itself. The linear progression of the sequence promotes fear through anticipation by utilising the channels of information. ... s use of framing and staging elevates the intensity of the sequence by enhancing upon its already establishes themes of fear, disparity and isolation. ... It visually depicts the vulnerability of Dallas to attack from any avenue, and plays upon the common conviction that evil [alien] will always reside and revel in the darkness. ... This functions to more thoroughly promote the theme of a susceptible human trapped in an alien environment. ...
The ominous beeping of the green phosphorous screened, grid covered range finder no longer becomes a useful tool for finding the alien, but a countdown until contact with the alien is expected. ... Until finally he abandons his weapon and tries to escape with only a torch, until being taken by the alien.
Facial expressions, tone of voice and bodily gestures combine to bring the sequence to a climax. ... Lambert and Dallas who have the largest amount of dialogue in the scene, induce a sense of hysteria as they both try to figure out where the Alien is moving from.
Approximate Word count = 1487
Approximate Pages = 5.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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