In space, no one can hear you scream. That’s scary enough for the isolation factor in being far from home, but terrifying when you throw in a colony of blood curdling, penetrating species who outnumber and overpower their human prey. Throughout eight films that span through three different cinematic timelines, the Alien franchise has not only redefined science fiction horror, it has also inspired a generation of knock-offs incapable of mastering Ridley Scott’s original vision. What is your rankings for the Alien films? Leave a comment below

1. Alien (1979)
2. Aliens (1986)
3. Prometheus (2012)
4. Alien 3 (1992)
5. Alien Vs Predator (2004)
6. Alien: Covenant (2017)
7. Alien: Resurrection (1997)
8. Alien Vs Predator: Requiem (2007)