What’s Aged the Worst?
Smoking; quarantine failure; cocoon scene; rejected ending
In the discussion (4)
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- Smoking inside the spacecraft is considered aged worst, although unusually good ventilation is suggested as a possible defense.
- The lack of concern and quarantine after Kane’s alien contact is criticized; Ash’s interventions repeatedly prevent protective action, including killing the emerging creature.
- The cocoon deleted scene is disliked because it opens a distracting alternative understanding of the story; it is not treated as part of every cut.
- Scott’s planned ending in which the alien kills Ripley and operates the ship is rejected in favor of the satisfying survival ending that still permits sequels.