8 Films That Killed The Main Character Early

7. Alien

Scream Drew Barrymore
20th Century Fox

Looking back now, it seems illogical to have this movie on the list at all. A household name and certified badass of the Hollywood world, Sigourney Weaver is obviously the lead, right? Well, it wasn’t until after Alien that her brand was established - leaving John Hurt and Tom Skerritt as the film's driving force.

Killing these guys off early was a complete surprise, and one that cemented Weaver’s place as a rising star upon release in 1979.

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