Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-24662455-20140424172818/@comment-24750690-20141104024143

1hs444 wrote: Actually, I prefer Ridley Scotts Alien, rather than James Camerons Aliens. Agreed but I haven't seen Aliens yet. Saw Alien tho. I think it's just the kind of movie I enjoy more.

If you look at the special features, Ridley actually permeated every part of that movie. He ensured the visuals were consistent and met the right tone. He made sure the soundtrack met the right tone. He oversaw all the prosthetics and practical effects. He made the Nostromo. Not even kidding, by his design the set was an actual maze that was hard to get out of. He handpicked the concept for the Alien from H. R. Giger's work. He seriously looked at the Necronomicon and said right there, "This is the Alien. This is exactly what it looks like."

Rumor has it he actually made the actors feel a little neglected because he was working on everything else.