Ridley Scott’s landmark of science-fiction horror was built almost entirely in England – the grimy spaceship Nostromo constructed at Shepperton and other studios near London, with a disused power station as the alien’s derelict lair.
Where was Alien filmed?
Alien was filmed in England – Shepperton, Bray and Pinewood studios near London – with a disused power station in Acton.
Every Alien location, explained
The Nostromo – Shepperton Studios
The spaceship’s interiors were built at Shepperton Studios near London.
The derelict – Acton
The alien egg chamber used a disused power station on Acton Lane in London.
Bray and Pinewood
Model and effects work used Bray Studios and Pinewood.
The studio craft
The film’s dark, industrial world was built entirely on British sound stages.
Planning a visit
The film’s world was built at Shepperton Studios and a London power station – a landmark of practical, studio-built horror.
