On this day 47 years ago in 1979, "Alien" premiered.

[awattoanalog@mastodon.social]

On this day 47 years ago in 1979, "Alien" premiered.

Alien has to be the best "Cassette Futurism" vibe ever put to film.

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[kingtor@frontrange.co]

@AwattoAnalog In space, no one can hear you scream.

I was not yet 17 at the time. The college student living in our house that year went and saw this and backed up my parents' assertion that I should not see it. They were all right, but I sure do love it now.

[_ryekdarkener_@mastodon.social]

@AwattoAnalog

A milestone in film history. And yes, it’s still unsettling today.

[lillyherself@mastodon.social]

@AwattoAnalog What does cassette mean in this context?

[awattoanalog@mastodon.social]

@LillyHerself

"Cassette Futurism" is the term given to the technology closely matching the computers and technology style of the late 70s and early 80s.

Think cassettes, CRT displays, freestanding hi-fi systems, and other analog technologies.

[lillyherself@mastodon.social]

@AwattoAnalog That makes sense - thanks!