They famously hid the effect from the entire cast until it exploded out of him. The crew’s reaction of shock and disgust is real.
The infamous "Chestburster" scene in "Alien" was inspired by screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's struggle with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel condition that made him feel like something was trying to punch its way out of his chestpic.twitter.com/KOsn8yTZRH
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He died from complications from crowns in 2009
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He ate too many hamberders...
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therapy and knowledge of this illness have progressed vastly in recent years and i guess at the time it could be much more painful having to deal with it
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The most horrific scene in any horror movie. Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity don’t got SHIT!
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This is why I can't have children
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Still find it hard to watch after all these years
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that scene was terrifying just to watch...can't imagine the actual experience that could inspire such horror
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I didn't know that, but it makes sense. Crohn's is an awful condition - trouble with the bowel is generally bad news : (
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That’s grim. Poor man.
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veronica cartright: "ohgod...!"
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veronica cartwright’s spittle faced scream is legendary
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I felt i had Crohn's when i watched it for the first time. The scene is even more brilliant knowing this insight
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