What were all the small references to Alien in Prometheus?

Spoilers below. In addition to those already mentioned by David: 1) The xenomorph-like creature that emerges from the Engineer's chest. read more

1. The DNA containers were lined up like the eggs in Alien. 2. There were two life-forms that attacked the head like the face huggers in Alien. 3. The acid from the snake-like creature dissolving the geologist's helmet. read more

The 2007 film AVH: Alien vs. Hunter is an obvious rip-off or"mockbuster" of Alien vs. Predator (which was released in the United States under the title AVP: Alien vs. Predator). The film's plot likewise involves two hostile alien species doing battle on Earth, with humans caught in between. read more

Likely a reference to Aliens and the Xenomorphs. The dog alien in the animated film Planet 51 bears a strong resemblance to the Xenomorph. In Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, the system for piloting the hoverafts is the same technology that is used onboard the USCSS Nostromo in Alien. read more