When does the screening of Alien take place?

The screening begins on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will Alien be shown?

The screening takes place at Cinema Quadrat, K1 2, 68159 Mannheim.

How long does the film last?

The film lasts 117 minutes and is expected to end around 21:27.

How much does a regular ticket cost?

The regular admission at Cinema Quadrat is 10 Euros. Reduced tickets cost 7 Euros, members pay 6 Euros.

In which version will the film be shown?

Alien will be shown in English original version with German subtitles.

Is Cinema Quadrat accessible?

The cinema is accessible via the underground parking with elevators. The Abendakademie stop is right at the entrance.

Experience Alien Live: Iconic Science Fiction Horror Meets Oppressive Cinema Atmosphere

Name: Great Cinema: "Alien – The Uncanny Creature from a Foreign World"
Start: 2026-11-02T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-02T21:27:00+01:00
Location: Cinema Quadrat

Alien at Cinema Quadrat: When Space Becomes a Nightmare

On November 2, 2026, a dark chapter of film history opens at Cinema Quadrat Mannheim: Ridley Scott's Alien – The Uncanny Creature from a Foreign World combines science fiction, horror, and psychological thriller into an oppressive stage experience in the cinema hall. The start is at 19:30.

A Journey into Endless Blackness

The crew of the spaceship Nostromo awakens from cryosleep after the ship receives a mysterious signal. On an inhospitable planet, the crew encounters an abandoned spaceship wreck and an alien egg. What initially appears to be an expedition into the unknown transforms into a struggle for survival that charges every corridor of the ship with tension.

Ridley Scott's Precise Direction

Ridley Scott crafts Alien as a claustrophobic space thriller, whose drama arises from delay, darkness, and anticipation. The narrow corridors of the Nostromo, cold light, mechanical sounds, and the oppressive acoustics create a theatrical atmosphere where horror is long hinted at. The monster often remains concealed – precisely because of this, its presence grows in the audience's imagination.

H. R. Giger's Biomechanical Visual World

The set design of this filmic nightmare stems from a radically independent visual idea: H. R. Giger's biomechanical design combines organic shapes with cold metal, creating an alien world between body, machine, and architecture. The film won an Oscar for the visual effects. The lighting mood, set design, and sound design coalesce into an aesthetic that has profoundly influenced science fiction horror.

Sigourney Weaver as Iconic Ripley

At the center of the performance is Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. Her character defies genre conventions and evolves from a level-headed officer to a determined antagonist of the alien creature. Alongside Weaver are Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, and Harry Dean Stanton. The audience's reaction thrives on this interplay of human vulnerability, sober professionalism, and growing resistance.

A Classic of Science Fiction Horror

Alien is regarded as a milestone of science fiction cinema. The direction connects the claustrophobic tension of a chamber play with the dimensions of a space epic. Cinema Quadrat presents the film in English original version with German subtitles. An introduction by Karl Schaller contextualizes the work before the screening.

Conclusion: Experience Film History Up Close

The audience can expect an intense stage experience on the big screen: 117 minutes of darkness, industrial soundscapes, iconic visuals, and psychological tension. Those wanting to experience Ridley Scott's masterpiece in a concentrated cinema atmosphere will find the perfect place for this eerie foray through film history at Cinema Quadrat.