Legendary Swiss artist H.R. Giger — whose surrealist creations made him an icon for generations of science fiction and fantasy fans — has died after suffering injuries in a fall. He was 74.
Giger's artwork depicts a nightmarish world that blends hideous creatures, bizarre machinery, and sex for an unforgettably disturbing combination. His most famous creation was the titular creature from Ridley Scott's Alien, which is routinely cited as one of the most frightening and influential movie monsters ever created. In a 1979 interview, Giger explained how he created the creature:
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