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John Everson
I think that is for every viewer to decide for themselves!
John Everson
Ridley Scott's ALIEN, hands-down! I love it because it is the perfect combination of horror and science fiction (my first love in genre fiction). There's no other film that sets up that same sense of dread, mystery and pure otherworldly alien-ness as that opening first third of the film.
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I like Alien too. Wasn't too keen on all the sequels, though. Just like the Elm St movies, the very first one was the best. They call it the "haunted
I like Alien too. Wasn't too keen on all the sequels, though. Just like the Elm St movies, the very first one was the best. They call it the "haunted house movie set in space", and I would certainly second that! Still can't watch the chestburster scene without wincing!
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Jan 25, 2019 03:23AM
Jan 25, 2019 03:23AM
John Everson
I actually like all the sequels, though none are as good as the original (which is typical). The second one however, comes close, since it approaches
I actually like all the sequels, though none are as good as the original (which is typical). The second one however, comes close, since it approaches the material in a different way. It's a sci-fi action thriller more than a moody, spooky haunted house in space kind of film.
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Jan 26, 2019 11:14AM
Jan 26, 2019 11:14AM
John Everson
Hi Lee! My new publisher, Flame Tree Press, is actually a UK publisher, so you should be able to find my latest novel from them, THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY around in some stores, I would think.
Either way, ALL of my novels and short fiction collections are available in both print and e-book editions via Amazon.co.uk. You can see my author profile there here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/B002BMHL52
Either way, ALL of my novels and short fiction collections are available in both print and e-book editions via Amazon.co.uk. You can see my author profile there here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/B002BMHL52
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Jun 28, 2025 10:22AM · flag