“In-step with the 40th anniversary of ALIEN, Legion M and Screen Media are bringing Alexandre O. Philippe‘s MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN to select nationwide theaters and On Demand on October 4.

Philippe (78/52, The People vs. George Lucas, Doc of the Dead) takes fans on an exploration of the mythical underpinnings of ALIEN, supported by exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, unearthing the largely untold origin story behind Ridley Scott‘s cinematic masterpiece, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of ALIEN creators Dan O’Bannon and H.R. Giger – including original story notes, rejected designs and storyboards, and O’Bannon’s original 29-page script from 1971, titled Memory. The documentary dedicates focus on the film’s iconic “Chestburster” scene.