These Actors Went Through A Grueling and Terrifying Process to Get Into Character

Vanessa Cartwright, Alien

The cast had no idea about the iconic chest-bursting scene in Alien. Director Ridley Scott made the executive decision to keep everyone in the scene in the dark to capture their authentic reactions.

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He was aiming for raw, animal fear for the famous scene. Veronica Cartwright reportedly passed out as soon as she felt the “blood” hit her. It was definitely so unexpected that she has forgotten they were filming a movie.