Alien: Romulus

Warning: Major spoilers for Alien: Romulus below!

On paper, the Newborn is a cool concept, but the actual design leaves much to be desired.

The issue with Alien Resurrection’s Newborn design is that is utterly unfrightening and even borderline comical.

Alien Romulus Poster Showing a Facehugger Attacking A Human

The issue withAlien Resurrection’sNewborn design is that is utterly unfrightening and even borderline comical.

Here’s what went wrong.

In short,Alien: Romulus' Offspringfeels like a more successful second pass at the same idea.

Ripley from Alien Resurrection with Cailee Spaeny’s Rain from Romulus with the Newborn in the background.

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The studio loved the pitch but insisted the movie needed Sigourney Weaver back.

Unfortunately for him, Jeunet had a very different notion in mind.

SinceRomulusfeels like an extended homage to the property, it has its own fourth act with the Offspring attack.

Alien Resurrection’s Newborn in closeup with a disappointed face

Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.

Alien Resurrection 1997 Ripley and Newborn

Alien Resurrection’s Newborn with a classic Xenomorph.

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