Slow buildupbefore asuddenscareTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionHumor orbantercuttingtensionScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)Discovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingAmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowA dangeris under-estimatedDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionCharacter'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventSymmetricalor painterlycompositionNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentScene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Risingparanoiadialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrolRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleAsh beingway toocalmCorporateindifferenceto humanlifeWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationSlow buildupbefore asuddenscareTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionHumor orbantercuttingtensionScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)Discovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingAmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowA dangeris under-estimatedDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionCharacter'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventSymmetricalor painterlycompositionNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentScene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Risingparanoiadialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrolRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleAsh beingway toocalmCorporateindifferenceto humanlifeWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolation

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