Alien³ (1992)
A lone survivor faces a new xenomorphic terror on a desolate prison planet with no weapons.
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
How intense is Alien³?
Alien³ is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Alien³ feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysuspensefulchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Alien³
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Is Alien³ for you?
Is Alien³ scary?
Yes, properly. Alien³ is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Alien³ gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Alien³ sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Alien³ OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Alien³?
Alien³ runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream Alien³?
Alien³ is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Alien³ have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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