Alien: Night Shift
When a missing space trucker is discovered hungover and disoriented, his co-worker suggests a nightcap as a remedy. Near closing time, they are reluctantly allowed inside the colony supply depot where the trucker’s condition worsens, leaving a young supply worker alone to take matters into her own hands. Alien: Night Shift is one of six short films produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of 1979's Alien.
Why it matters
A compact, tense addition to the Alien mythos that captures isolation and dread within a claustrophobic sci-fi setting.
- Distills the franchise’s signature blend of body horror and paranoia into a tight, character-driven short.
- Practical effects and atmospheric lighting evoke the original Ridley Scott vibe without overstaying its welcome.
- Perfect for fans craving micro-budget sci-fi horror that respects the source material’s DNA.
- A reminder that the Alien universe thrives on small, intimate stories as much as sprawling epics.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
73
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
83
