The evolution of the movie alien

A Trip To The Moon (1902)

In cinema’s salad days science fiction, and therefore aliens, were extremely rare. Georges Méliès’ pioneering ‘A Trip To The Moon’ – made in 1902 - was a glorious exception, as anyone who’s seen ‘Hugo’ (in which Méliès’ work features heavily) will know. The aliens were clearly men in green leotards with masks, but they’re charming nonetheless.

A Trip To The Moon (1902)

In cinema’s salad days science fiction, and therefore aliens, were extremely rare. Georges Méliès’ pioneering ‘A Trip To The Moon’ – made in 1902 - was a glorious exception, as anyone who’s seen ‘Hugo’ (in which Méliès’ work features heavily) will know. The aliens were clearly men in green leotards with masks, but they’re charming nonetheless.