Alien (1979) - Jumpscare Guide
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Plot
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
Total Jumpscares: 11
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Suddenly, a Facehugger explodes from the egg, slamming onto Kane's helmet.
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Dallas's sudden stumble sends a loud clang through the quiet, prompting Ripley's startled shriek.
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Facehugger abruptly latches onto Ripley's shoulder.
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The Facehugger violently twitches and lunges as Ash pokes it.
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Kane's chest detonates in a bloody spray as a horrific alien violently bursts forth.
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A sudden, piercing cat hiss.
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The alien erupts into view behind Brett.
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A monstrous alien abruptly lunges at Dallas.
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Ash's sudden grip startles Parker.
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A sudden, hissing cat bursts into view, startling Ripley.
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A grotesque alien hand suddenly snaps into view, inches from Ripley.
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