One of the summer’s scariest movies just got an exciting and terrifying new look. A new report fromEmpire Magazineshows off an image ofCailee SpaenyinAlien: Romulus, who looks to either be hiding from a Xenomorph or potentially even ready to pounce and gain the upper hand on one. Spaeny plays Rain Carradine in the film, which is written and directed byFede Álvarez, withRodo Sayaguesalso having credit for the screenplay and characters fromDan O’BannonandRonald Shusett. OriginalAliendirectorRidley Scottis also a producer on the film, and sequel directorJames Camerondoesn’t have a producing credit but did consult Álvarez and the crew onAlien: Romulus. Spaeny talked about working on theAlien: Romulusset, which was largely practical:
“The puppeteers were absolutely brilliant. I mean they were really puppeteering these creatures. I just don’t think we see that anymore; we’ve turned a corner where everything became green screens and acting to tennis balls. So it’s so nice to bring it back. I think you may feel it on screen. The second you see that creature, the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. And it’s still shocking. I’ve seen that creature so many times, and when its right there in your face, and we’re doing scenes where I’m acting against it — it’s still terrifying.”
Spaeny certainly isn’t wrong that many movies opt for more green screen, VFX, and CGI, and less visual effects, but her experience working onAlien: Romulusis proof that there’s still a place in the entertainment industry for practical effects. Acting across from an actual Xenomorph certainly inspires fear in everyone in the scene, but telling an actor to imagine there’s a Xenomorph in front of them would be much more challenging.Alien: Romulusaims to be not just one of the scariest movies of the summer, but also of the entire year, and to accomplish that, the fear the movie generates needs to be felt in the characters, not just the audience. This will be Spaeny’s debut horror film, and she has the chance to prove herself a true champion of the genre by putting on a strong performance in one of the most popular franchises in the world.
The ‘Alien: Romulus’ Director Wants You to See the Movie in IMAX
Alien: Romuluswill be playing in IMAX format when it releases in theaters in just a few weeks, andÁlvarez encourages all who go watch it to see it in the premium format. He recently talked to Collider’sSteve Weintraubabout this, detailing his desire to not just make a film that could be seen in IMAX but to make a film that was an entirely new experience to watch in IMAX. WithAlien: Romulusset to feature jump scares and ambient terror, it’s worth the extra few dollars to upgrade and take your senses and emotions on a thrilling and horrifying ride.
Alien: Romuluswill scare audiences worldwideon August 16. Check out the new image from the film above and find tickets below.
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.
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