Aliens Movie Barcode

1986 · dir. James Cameron · 137 min · 1.85:1 · sci-fi, action

Teal / Green palette · Very dark · 324 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 137 minutes of Aliens into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by James Cameron in 1986 and framed at 1.85:1, the sci-fi / action palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

Ripley returns to the infested planet with a team of tough marines to rescue potential survivors. It shifts from pure horror to intense action while focusing on themes of motherhood and courage. The visual style is dominated by cold blue tones, steel textures, and constant motion.

Key colours

#153E2B
#142B28
#0B2514
#204146
#246B62

Film details

Release year
1986
Director
James Cameron
Runtime
137 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
5.4s
Genre
sci-fi, action

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