So, are we getting another dose of chest-bursting, acid-dripping terror? The answer, my friends, is a resounding YES! Get ready to scream (and maybe spill your popcorn) because a new Alien movie is on the horizon.
A New Chapter: Noomi Rapace, Sir Ridley Scott, Where Art Thou?
Hold your horses, Prometheus and Covenant fans. This isn't a direct sequel to those films. Director Ridley Scott, who kicked off the whole Xenomorph nightmare back in '79, isn't at the helm this time either.
In fact, the movie won't feature Noomi Rapace either. Let's just say this film is doing its own thing.
Say Hello to Alien: Romulus
Instead, we're getting Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez. You might know him from the terrifying Evil Dead reboot and Don't Breathe. So, yeah, he knows a thing or two about scaring people senseless.
This movie is being touted as a standalone story, meaning you don't need to have a PhD in Xenomorphology to enjoy it. Think of it as a fresh, scary adventure in the Alien universe.
Who's Getting Chest-Bursted This Time?
The cast is relatively young and fresh-faced, which, let's be honest, probably means they're all doomed. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
We can expect them to provide the screams, the close calls, and maybe, just maybe, one or two of them will make it out alive. We can always hope, right?
What’s the Buzz? More Like a Shriek!
Details about the plot are being kept tighter than a Xenomorph's grip. But here's what we know: Romulus takes place between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).
We'll be following a group of young space colonizers who stumble upon a derelict spaceship filled with, you guessed it, Xenomorphs. Bad luck, kids!
Why Should You Be Excited?
Álvarez is known for his practical effects and suspenseful storytelling. So expect some old-school scares. Think less CGI spectacle and more terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows.
Early test screenings have been generating major buzz, with some calling it the best Alien film since Aliens. That's high praise, folks!
"It's a really great film... It felt very much like the first two movies." - Ridley Scott
When Can You Scream in the Dark?
Mark your calendars! Alien: Romulus is scheduled to hit theaters on August 16, 2024. That gives you plenty of time to stock up on popcorn, find a buddy to hide behind, and mentally prepare yourself for the Xenomorph onslaught.
Get ready for a terrifying, thrilling, and potentially hilarious (if you laugh when you're nervous, like me) ride. The Xenomorphs are back, and they're ready to party...a party that involves a lot of screaming and acidic blood.
