# 295 // What Makes an Alien Film an Alien Film? Part One

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Podcast: [Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perfect-organism-the-alien-saga-podcast-885652)
Published: 2025-12-15T22:43:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5530

## Resource

Jaime and Patrick break down the unique elements that make something "feel" like an Alien project.

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