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156 | Alien Movie Trivia

Posted on January 19, 2022June 27, 2025 by Brian Rollins

In space, no one can hear your trivia questions. This week, we dive into the dark void with Alien Movie Trivia. That is, movies from the Alien film franchise (not just films with aliens in them).

The first movie from 1979, was probably my first horror film, albeit heavily edited for television. But still, the franchise has stuck with me (and audiences) for a long time now.

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Episode Intro

In space, no one can hear your trivia questions.

Hey crew, this is your host, Brian Rollins and I’ve got episode 156 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast for you today. This week, we’re covering the Alien movies. Not just alien movies, but The Alien movies. That is, the original 1979 film, Alien, as well as the sequels, prequels, and spin-off movies.

Like all our other shows, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. If you want rules or scorecards, visit our website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. If you’ve baked up your own rules, please feel free to share them with us on Facebook, Twitter, or just drop us an email.

I think that covers the decontamination procedures, so let’s get started with the questions.

The Dorky Round

1. What is the in-universe name for the titular 'Alien'?

The Xenomorph

2. What artist created the design for the Xenomorph?

H.R. Giger

3. Of all the Alien movies, which is the only one to not have the word 'Alien' in its title?

Prometheus

4. Who directed the 1979 film?

Ridley Scott

5. Who directed the 1986 sequel?

James Cameron

6. Which is the only Alien movie with a number in its title?

Alien 3

7. Who played the android, Call, in Alien Resurrection?

Wynona Ryder

8. What actor studied Greg Louganis in preparation for his role as the android, David?

Michael Fassbender

9. As of 2022, what is the last Alien film to be made?

Alien: Covenant

10. What 2004 movie was marketed as, 'Whoever wins…we lose'?

Alien vs. Predator

The Geeky Round

1. Who wrote the novelization of the first movie?

Alan Dean Foster

2. Of the Alien Vs Predator movies, how many are rated R in the US?

Only one, Alien Vs Predator: Requiem is rated R. The first is rated PG-13.

3. A Xenomorph skull can be seen in an alien ship in what 1990 film?

Predator 2

4. What is Ripley's first name?

Ellen

5. Who made their feature directorial debut with Alien 3?

David Fincher

6. What is the infamous 'Company' that causes so much trouble throughout the films?

Weyland-Yutani

7. What country stood in for LV-223 in Prometheus?

Iceland

8. The nest from Aliens was reused as the Axis Chemicals set in what 1989 movie?

Batman

9. The name, 'Nostromo' comes from the title of a book by what author?

Joseph Conrad

10. Charlize Theron played Meredith Vickers in Prometheus, but she was originally cast in what role?

Elizabeth Shaw

The Nerdy Round

1. What actor felt the need to continuously apologize for his profanity during the filming of Aliens?

Bill Paxton. He felt bad about swearing in front of Carrie Henn, who played young Newt.

2. The Xenomorph's method of reproduction was inspired by what insect?

The Spider Wasp. Dan O’Bannon said the image gave him nightmares.

3. What was the working title for the 1979 film?

Star Beast

4. What future sitcom actor played Burke in Aliens?

Paul Reiser

5. What is the name of the Nostromo's shuttle?

Narcissus

6. What animal is used for the Alien's screams?

Baboons

7. How many Alien movies have been directed by Ridley Scott?

Three. The first, Prometheus, and Covenant.

8. What was the name of the colony base on LV-426?

Hadley’s Hope

9. In the original script for Alien: Resurrection, who was supposed to be cloned?

Newt. It was later changed with Sigourney Weaver signed onto the film.

10. Whose Symphony No. 2 was used as the end credits for Alien?

Howard Hansen. Ridley Scott and composer Jerry Goldsmith could not agree on much of the music, so that piece was added before release.

Episode Conclusion

Everyone back aboard? No stowaways? Right? Right?!

OK, good. We’ll be back again next week with another show. This time, things will be much happier and lighter. Here’s your clue:

What 1987 film had the tagline, ‘The story of a man and a woman who lived happily ever after. Even though the courtship almost killed them.’?

I’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

This has been episode 156 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. You can find me skulking about at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening.

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