As big-budget alien film “Battle: Los Angeles” 10 Best Alien Movies invades theaters this weekend, let’s take a look at the ten best alien movies of all time. Not up for creature features? See what else is coming to a theater near you. Alien This 1979 film won an Academy Award for visual effects, and with this infamous scene, it’s no surprise. It was among the first films of this genre to cast a female lead as action hero. It worked. Close Encounters of the Third Kind This 1977 film was an other-worldly hit for its acclaimed director. It was even deemed culturally significant and selected for preservation by this organization. Though it shared the stage with another popular film, it did win an Oscar for Best Cinematography. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial This crowd pleaser had it all: a classic catchphrase, award-winning director, and a product tie-in that left M&M’s blushing. Oh, and adorable kids, including this future star. It’s no wonder that the 1982 film won four Academy A...