In this episode of R Rating, we’re descending into the dark, grim world of Alien³ (1992), the most divisive and misunderstood entry in the Alien franchise. Directed by a young David Fincher in his feature debut, Alien 3 took bold risks that split fans and critics alike — and we’re here to unpack every one of them.
We’ll explore how Alien³ followed up the action-packed Aliens with a return to bleak horror and isolation, what went wrong behind the scenes, and how Fincher’s vision was reshaped by studio interference. From Sigourney Weaver’s raw performance as Ripley to the haunting prison planet setting and nihilistic tone, we dig deep into why this film deserves a second look.
Is Alien³ an underrated masterpiece, or a frustrating misfire? Let’s find out.
Join R Rating for a deep dive into one of the most fascinatingly flawed films in sci-fi horror history — and why it’s more important to the franchise than most fans realize.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Alien: Cubed Review
- (00:00:43) - Alien 2: A Prison Planet Review
- (00:01:59) - Where Do They Go From Here?
- (00:03:27) - The Attempt To Make Alien 3
- (00:07:48) - David Fincher on 'The Phantom'
- (00:11:05) - The Making of The Phantom
- (00:13:14) - Alien: The Director's Cut
- (00:15:00) - Alien 3: Plot Holes
- (00:19:09) - The First 5 Minutes Of Aliens
- (00:21:24) - Alien: The Dog
- (00:23:55) - Alien 3: Why They Killed Off Newt
- (00:26:38) - The Alien Queen In The Dark
- (00:29:03) - Alien 2 Ending Explained
- (00:32:52) - What The Future Is Going To Look Like
- (00:33:56) - The End of Aliens
- (00:37:17) - The End of The Alien
- (00:39:46) - The Escape From Shawshank
- (00:42:33) - Talking About 'Alien 3'
- (00:43:03) - Alien: The Prison Planet
- (00:45:33) - Alien: Earth
- (00:50:31) - Alien: The Dark Knight Review
- (00:56:21) - David Fincher's Dark Planet
- (00:59:07) - The Last Starfighter
- (01:00:20) - Alien: The Return of the Engineer
- (01:01:12) - Alien: The Franchise
- (01:04:25) - Alien 3 Movie Review
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