=When Ridley Scott took on the project of directing the iconic film Alien, he was warned off by several directors who had previously turned down the project due to the infamous chestburster scene. But Scott was not deterred by the prospect of creating such a gory and intense moment, instead he was intrigued by the challenge.
Scott, a designer by trade, saw the film as an opportunity to create something different from the traditional sci-fi films that were popular at the time, such as Star Wars. He wanted the film to be dirty and worn, with a sense of grit and realism that was not typically found in space movies.
The chestburster scene, which has become one of the most iconic moments in horror film history, was created using real animal guts and fake blood to make it look as realistic as possible. The cast and crew were taken aback by the scene, with some of them passing out or becoming emotional due to the intense and graphic nature of the scene.
A Still From Alien 1979 (Via IMDB)
Stanley Kubrick, another renowned filmmaker, was so impressed by the chestburster scene that he couldn’t wrap his head around how Scott had achieved it. He even called Scott after seeing the film and asked him how he had done it, with Scott explaining the elaborate process of creating the scene.
The film’s impact was not lost on audiences, with Alien becoming the fifth-biggest box office draw of 1979. The chestburster scene in particular stuck with viewers, and it continues to be remembered as one of the most iconic and intense moments in horror film history.
