Feeling lonely? How about a nice embrace from one ofAlien: Romulus’ facehuggers? A brand new poster reveals that the extra-terrestrial’s grip is going to be even tighter than before in the latest franchise installment helmed byFede Álvarez. In eye-catching shades of red and black, the picture features one of the doomed crew members aboard the spacecraft struggling to peel the creature’s legs from its tightly held position around their face. With no logo and only the title, the poster uses the power of its visual to fully drive the terror home which it easily does, teasing a horror-filled installment in the franchise first created byRidley Scottback in 1979.
The poster also sets the stage for a trailer that’s set to arrive tomorrow, which will mark the second video-formatted piece of promotional material that we’ve received sincethe first came our way back in March. While we’ve seenplenty of stillsand heardthe praise thatRomulushas gatheredfrom those involved, as the movie’s release date of August 16 is right around the corner, tomorrow’s trailer will be welcomed with open arms for those eager to look into the shadows.
Serving as not fully a prequel or a sequel,Alien: Romulusfalls into the franchise nestled in between 1979’sAlienand 1986’sAliens. Serving as the ninth title in the film series,Romulusfollows a batch of fresh faces as they happen upon a dilapidated space station. Just as eager as others have been in the past (or future, depending on how you look at it), the group can’t help but take a look around only to find their doom awaiting them on board. Boasting an impressive call sheet,Romulusfeatures performances fromCailee Spaeny(Priscilla),Isabela Merced(Madame Web),David Jonsson(Industry),Archie Renaux(Shadow and Bone),Spike Fearn(Back to Black), andAileen Wu.
Fede Álvarez Is Expected To Return The Franchise To Its Former Glory
As is to be anticipated with any beloved franchise,Alienhas had its fair share of bumps in the road over its soon-to-be nine titled run. But, this time around, it sounds like audiences have something truly chilling to look forward to asÁlvarez is pulling out all the stopsfor his entry into the universe ofAlien. Above all else, the director made the uber-important decision to keep the effects as practical as possible, somethingwe’ve seen through shared set videosand heard from actors and other folks involved with the film. He’s even earned the stamp of approval from Scott himselfwho referred toRomulusas “fucking great”after being treated to an early screening. With this, all signs are pointing to the notion thatRomuluswillcarry the franchise back to its rootsand become one of the summer’s hottest films.
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Alien: Romulus
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
