Wide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationA dangeris under-estimatedRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)Discovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleScene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Corporateindifferenceto humanlifeTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrolRisingparanoiaNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentdialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionAmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsSlow buildupbefore asuddenscareCharacter'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventAsh beingway toocalmIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowSymmetricalor painterlycompositionDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionHumor orbantercuttingtensionWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationA dangeris under-estimatedRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)Discovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleScene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Corporateindifferenceto humanlifeTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrolRisingparanoiaNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentdialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionAmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsSlow buildupbefore asuddenscareCharacter'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventAsh beingway toocalmIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowSymmetricalor painterlycompositionDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionHumor orbantercuttingtension

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