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Alien: Covenant

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4.9out of 10

On a scale of 1 to 10, Alien: Covenant scores 4.9 for how scary it is. Strong creepiness and strong suspense.

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The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

How it scares

Each kind of scare is rated out of 10. Hover over a score, or use the info button, to see what it means.

  • Gore

    3.2 out of 10,Moderate

  • Creepy

    6.4 out of 10,Strong

  • Jumpscares

    4.1 out of 10,Moderate

  • Suspense

    4.7 out of 10,Strong

  • Psychological

    4.0 out of 10,Moderate

How the overall score of 4.9 is worked out

Scare weighting compares each kind of scare with other films, lifting what's stronger than usual and lowering what's weaker, so only the strongest get near 10. The Scare Scale score is the average of the three highest.

Kind of scareRatedScare weightingScore
Creepy (in the top 3)6.4+1.98.3
Jumpscares (in the top 3)4.1+0.24.3
Psychological (in the top 3)4.0−1.92.1
Gore3.2−2.80.4
Suspense4.7−4.40.3

The highlighted top 3 make up the score:

(8.3 + 4.3 + 2.1) ÷ 3 = 4.9

See the full breakdown and every rating

Alien: Covenant parents guide

What to expect from each kind of scare, from the Scare Scale scores.

Gore: Moderate
Visible blood and wounds in a few scenes
Creepy: Strong
Disturbing images and an atmosphere that feels wrong
Jumpscares: Moderate
A handful of jumpscares that land
Suspense: Strong
High tension that keeps you on edge
Psychological: Moderate
Unsettling themes, moral dilemmas or a character you can't trust

Where it sits on the Scare Scale

Alien: Covenant is number 1036 of 2823 rated films on the Scare Scale, with an overall score of 4.9 out of 10.

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  1. The Uninvited4.9
  2. Dead End4.9
  3. Alien: Covenant (this film)4.9
  4. Antlers4.9
  5. Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism4.9

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