A lone survivor faces a new xenomorphic terror on a desolate prison planet with no weapons.
Bleak and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
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For an R, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, real scares and several jump scares.
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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.
No. Brace yourself.
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