This event captivated television audiences and has served as inspiration for some of the most iconic space movies.
Even before Aldrin and Armstrongs 1969 moon landing, filmmakers produced filmswith space as the backdrop and setting.
These movies are produced across multiple genres, from action movies to drama.
Regardless of the genre, these movies tend to draw in audiences and have a broad appeal.
The possibilities are endless as to what kind of movies can be produced with space as the setting.
With the moon landing aborted, the objective turned towards getting the men aboard home to Earth safely.
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His character is presumed dead and is left behind, completely alone on the planet.
‘Alien’ (1979)
Alienfollows seven crew members aboard the spaceshipNostromowho are returning to Earth.
Detecting a distress signal from a nearby planet, the crew decides to land.
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A search ensues for the increasingly growing and dangerous alien creature.
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