It could be said the previous two Alien movies — “Prometheus” and “Covenant” — focused too much on fleshing out the lore instead of emphasizing the scares. That doesn’t seem to be a problem for “Alien: Romulus” and fans are already praising director Fede Álvarez for what seems like a terrifying excursion into the deepest reaches of space. X user @BriAnimator_ said, “Picking Evil Dead (2013) director Fede [Álvarez] to do [‘Alien: Romulus’] was genius because the horror elements look so good already … I’ll be there day one.”
Álvarez has already proven his horror mettle with “Evil Dead” and “Don’t Breathe.” User @KillerCritics thinks no one else could’ve done a new Alien film quite as good: “The Alien: Romulus trailer is further confirmation that Fede [Álvarez] was the perfect choice to direct. A filmmaker that excels at delivering intense, atmospheric horror and isn’t afraid to get grisly with the gore.” On top of all this, “Alien: Romulus” has one major supporter in its corner — Ridley Scott, who directed “Alien,” “Prometheus,” and “Alien: Covenant.” AVP Galaxy reported that Álvarez shared at the Directors Guild of America Latino Summit that he sent a copy of the film to Scott, who said it was “f***ing great.”
It’s a promising start to a new era for the franchise. If the film excels, it’ll only enhance the anticipation for Noah Hawley’s Alien TV series, debuting later than anticipated with a 2025 release window. In space, no one can hear you scream, but on social media, everyone can see the excitement.
