Memory: The Origins of Alien

This documentary examines the creation of Ridley Scott's Alien, focusing on the various influences that shaped the xenomorph. It explores how Greek and Egyptian myths, underground comics, and the work of artist Francis Bacon contributed to the film's development. The narrative also highlights the contributions of H.R. Giger and Dan O'Bannon, framing the production as a collaborative process rooted in the collective unconscious and the power of myth.

Written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, this was the first film in a series of works by the filmmaker that includes William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, Chain Reactions, and Kim Novak's Vertigo. The production features interviews with a cast of 26 people, including Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Ronald Shusett, Roger Christian, Ivor Powell, and Terry Rawlings appearing as themselves. Produced in the United States by Screen Media Films, Legion M, and Dogwoof, the film has a runtime of 95 minutes.

The documentary has received generally positive feedback. It holds a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 3,900 votes and a 6.4/10 on TMDB from 108 votes. Film critics rated the movie slightly higher than the general audience, giving it a score of 7.1/10 from 78 reviews.