Plenty of alien invasion movies have become box office hits and certified classics, but here are some forgotten alien invasion movies that still hold up today.

The Xenomorph is an extraordinary piece of design. H.R. Giger’s creation is visceral, alien in the truest sense, and impossible to look away from. That’s precisely why it dominates fan discussion and merchandise alike. But extraordinary design is also effective misdirection. The creature fills the frame while the company fills the coffers.