Today’s trivia challenge: ‘Alien Vs. Predator’

Despite poor reviews, “Alien Vs. Predator” was the No. 1 movie at the box office in its first week of release. How much do you know about the movies that spawned this monster mash?

1. In “Alien,” what is the name of the shuttle Ripley uses to escape?

A. Acheron

B. Nostromo

C. Narcissus

D. Nebuchadnezzar

2. Ridley Scott directed “Alien.” Which director was originally slated to helm the project?

A. Walter Hill

B. Tony Scott

C. James Cameron

D. Robert Wise

3. Name the original title of “Predator.”

A. “Killer”

B. “Hunter”

C. “Stalker”

D. “The Unseen”

4. “Predator” is set in a jungle in Central America. What is the setting for “Predator 2”?

A. New York

B. Los Angeles

C. Chicago

D. San Francisco

5. Both “Alien” and “Predator” won Oscars for visual effects. True or false?

A. True

B. False