Alien꞉ Romulus (2024): Back to the basics
2024 • Fede Álvarez • 2.39:1 • Jump to Gallery ↓
Directed by Fede Álvarez, Alien: Romulus is set between the films Alien and Aliens. The story follows a group of young space colonists who enter a derelict space station in search of resources, only to encounter hostile extraterrestrial organisms.
The film was developed to return the Alien series to its original confined setting, with enclosed environments, limited escape routes, and the gradual revelation of the threat. Corridors, ventilation shafts, and industrial compartments structure the action as a navigation problem where movement through space is synonymous with survival. Visually, it blends retro-industrial design with contemporary effects, drawing heavily from the tactile aesthetic of the original films while integrating modern digital techniques for creature movement and environmental hazards. The result is a hybrid style balancing homage and update.
With numerous references to earlier films, Alien: Romulus is a return-to-basics instalment for the series, prioritising spatial tension and visceral threat while remaining consistent with the franchise’s established continuity.
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- The Story: A group of young space colonists scavenging an abandoned station encounter a terrifying new breed of xenomorph and must fight for survival in deep space. Read my review of Alien: Romulus.
- Actors: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu.
- Director: Fede Álvarez
- Year: 2024
- Cinematographer: Galo Olivares
- Origin: American Cinema
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Genre: Sci-Fi / Horror
