Alien Prequel’s $130 Million Price Tag Reveals What Went Wrong With Ridley Scott’s Franchise

The monumental $130 million budget of the Alien movie’s prequel highlighted what truly went wrong with the Ridley Scott movie franchise. Although Ridley Scott’s Alien is now considered one of the best sci-fi horror films, it received mixed reviews from viewers and critics when it first hit the big screens in 1979. However, over the years, the film garnered a cult following, which transformed its reputation and made most critics reconsider their initial take on its exploration of science fiction horror.