Scene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Character'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventSymmetricalor painterlycompositionDiscovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingHumor orbantercuttingtensionIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrolWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)AmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsRisingparanoiadialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedSlow buildupbefore asuddenscareCorporateindifferenceto humanlifeAsh beingway toocalmA dangeris under-estimatedScene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Character'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventSymmetricalor painterlycompositionDiscovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingHumor orbantercuttingtensionIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrolWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)AmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsRisingparanoiadialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedSlow buildupbefore asuddenscareCorporateindifferenceto humanlifeAsh beingway toocalmA dangeris under-estimated

Alien (1979) - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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C
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R
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C
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A
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R
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C
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T
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A
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F
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T
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T
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F
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F
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C
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C
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T
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T
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F
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R
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R
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  1. C-Scene with layers of steam, smoke, machinery, etc.
  2. R-Character's reaction more impactful than the event
  3. C-Symmetrical or painterly composition
  4. A-Discovery or revelation that changes understanding
  5. R-Humor or banter cutting tension
  6. C-Intense close up of a character's face
  7. T-A stretch with no music only ambient sounds
  8. A-A drawn-out sequence increasing tension
  9. F-Tech appearing as cold, unfeeling, unreliable
  10. T-Non-human sounds blending into the environment
  11. T-Distinct beeping or mechanical sounds that build tension
  12. F-Gender dynamics playing a major role
  13. F-Body horror evoking loss of control
  14. C-Wide shot emphasizing the crew's smallness and isolation
  15. C-A moment you have to strain to see in darkness or shadow
  16. T-Score shifting from ominous to serene (or vice versa)
  17. T-Amplified breathing or heartbeats
  18. F-Rising paranoia
  19. R-dialogue that feels sarcastic or casually humanizing
  20. R-Ripley asserting authority but is ignored or challenged
  21. A-Slow buildup before a sudden scare
  22. F-Corporate indifference to human life
  23. R-Ash being way too calm
  24. A-A danger is under-estimated