nah me or i dont remember if i did. was it marketed as horror or sci-fi? they definitely werent into horror but sci fi, maybe. we saw close encounters when i was 8 but that was far more touchy-feely. 

i guess "in space, no one can hear you scream" is more on the horror tip.

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-weird-marketing-of-the-alien-films/

I think it was just kind of a blockbuster with sci fi horror undertones. Definitely went into it knowing to expect spectacular gross special effects and a sexy female lead. Also saw Annie Hall, American Gigolo (Armani) and Shampoo around then.