Alien

In this iconic science fiction horror film, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The film stars Sigourney Weaver in a breakout role as Ripley, the resourceful warrant officer. Directed by Ridley Scott, the movie is renowned for its atmospheric tension and groundbreaking special effects. It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, solidifying its place in cinematic history. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.