Why Did the Nostromo Land So Hard? A Descent into the Horror of *Alien*
Introduction The USCSS *Nostromo*. The name itself conjures images of space, commerce, and the creeping dread of the unknown. In Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece, *Alien*, the *Nostromo* wasn’t just a spaceship; it was a character, a prison, and ultimately, a tomb. The iconic, jarring landing sequence on the desolate moon of LV-426 is etched into…