No take on creature features would be complete without the work of Carlo Rambaldi - the designer behind Ridley Scott’s ALIEN, John Guillermin’s KING KONG and maybe the movie’s most beloved extra-terrestrial. The life-like charm of the animatronic E.T. earned Rimbaldi his second Best Visual Effects Oscar and grounded a film friendship for the ages. When young Elloitt discovers a stranded short alien in the backyard garden shed he and his siblings respond with child-like curiosity and care. Reportedly inspired by an imaginary friend, Spielberg created when his parents divorced, E.T. and Elliott’s extraordinary relationship is a gentle respite in a world where grown-ups can be disappointing and dangerous. Steeped in Halloween ambiance, E.T. is a truly thrilling and magical adventure.