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Cinefex Magazine – August 1986 – No. 27 – “Alien Queen in Aliens” – Very Good (VG)
This August 1986 issue of Cinefex (No. 27) focuses entirely on James Cameron’s sci-fi sequel Aliens, showcasing the groundbreaking visual effects, creature design, and production work that brought the Alien Queen, drop-ships, and facehuggers to terrifying life.
The condition is Very Good (VG) with minor edge wear. This copy is in excellent shape for its age and has been kept with care. The pictured magazine is the exact copy you will receive.
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Contents
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Aliens (p.4)
Seven years after Alien (1979), Ridley Scott’s horror masterpiece finally received a worthy sequel. Writer-director James Cameron delivered an action-driven continuation that honored the original while expanding its universe. Working with producer Gale Anne Hurd, Cameron kept the $18 million production lean but ambitious.
The extensive effects work required a team of industry legends: conceptual designers Syd Mead and Ron Cobb, production designer Peter Lamont, visual effects supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, postproduction supervisor Brian Johnson, alien effects creator Stan Winston, and physical effects supervisor John Richardson.
In this in-depth article by Don Shay, the team details how they achieved remarkable effects on a tight schedule and budget — from miniatures to animatronics, prosthetics, and full-scale creatures.
Covers
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Front Cover: The Alien Queen on a quest for vengeance in Aliens.
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Back Cover: A drop-ship makes a landing approach in Aliens.



