was overseen by Ridley Scott for the film's 25th anniversary. While slightly shorter than the original theatrical version due to tighter pacing, it restores the famous "cocoon" scene featuring Captain Dallas and Brett, which was originally cut for time and pacing in 1979. Quality Assessment

Low-quality digital files suffer from "color banding" and "macroblocking" in dark scenes. A high-bitrate 1080p x264 encode ensures that the deep blacks of the Nostromo's corridors remain smooth and terrifying.

(or Feature Film) refers to the main attraction—the full-length movie itself—as opposed to "Extras" (deleted scenes, trailers, or documentaries). Key "Features" of the Director's Cut: