problems on which to concentrate. Jim (Cameron) is also an extremely good designer and was able to work with their designs so that they conform to the parameters of the story. In addition Peter Lamont, our production designer, brought in a whole contingent of visually-oriented art directors and craftsmen to follow through on the initial design concepts provided by Cobb and Mead.

"With respect to Creature Design," Hurd continues, "we wanted Stan Winston, who worked with us on 'The Terminator.' He brings to the project not only a terrific conceptual design sense, but also the ability to make it work. And on a film like 'Aliens,' you can have the most brilliant designs in the world, but if they don't work, they are not going to play on film. That is probably the one area that normally gives the studio and producers the most cause for concern, but in this case, it is in very capable hands."

The creature effects in "Aliens" are certainly among the most challenging and ambitious ever conceived. Stan Winston has assembled a team of highly skilled specialists from the United States and Britain to work with him on the film, undoubtedly one of the most exciting projects to date in the field of special make-up effects.

Practical special effects supervisor is John Richardson.


Release Date: 1986

Running Time: 137 minutes

A powerful performance by Sigourney Weaver ("Ghostbusters") earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Directed by James Cameron, creator of the surprise success of 1984, "The Terminator."

Co-stars Michael Biehn, who received critical acclaim for his role in "The Terminator.'