Why James Cameron Was Told Aliens Would Be A ‘Career-Ender’ For Him
It’s rare in Hollywood to create a sequel to a movie that is held in as high if not higher regard than the original. It’s even rarer when the sequel in question is the predecessor to one of the best sci-fi films of all time, Ridley Scott’s Alien. However, that is precisely what James Cameron did with his third directorial effort, Aliens. While the 1986 follow-up didn’t ditch all of the original’s horror atmosphere and tension, it did jettison the slasher vibes. It also brought the series into full-blown visceral action…