The first Alien centers around explorers aboard the ship Nostromo as they investigate a transmission heard on a moon. There, they discover an alien egg that hatches a creature. It hugs executive officer Kane's (John Hurt) face, impregnating him. Back on the ship, a baby creature bursts through his chest, killing him.

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